Serving 1,086 students in grades 9-12, Palmetto High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,086 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Palmetto High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmetto High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmetto High School?
The graduation rate of Palmetto High School is 88%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Palmetto High School?
1,086 students attend Palmetto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Palmetto High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmetto High School?
Palmetto High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmetto High School offer ?
Palmetto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmetto High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,086 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
