- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Conway, SC
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249001595Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 450249001595 · Conway, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
195 enr · 13:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 195
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)
195 students
What this shows Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) compares
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 50% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Conway
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)
How many students attend Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)?
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) has 195 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)?
37.0% of students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Conway, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)?
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) rank among high schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm) ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Conway, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm), Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.