Overview
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The school enrolls 322 students. It is part of the Horry 01 district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
6% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 76% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictHorry 01
County45051
CityMyrtle Beach
ZIP29577
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450249001561
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment322
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %6%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)