The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤1% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(21-22)7%
12%
Black
(21-22)71%
32%
White
(21-22)22%
48%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
6%
Graduation Rate
≤1%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
97%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy's ranking?
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is ranked #1116 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy often compared to?
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Empowerment And Enrichment Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy?
The graduation rate of The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is 1%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy?
110 students attend The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy offer ?
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy part of?
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The quality of the academic process was a tremendously great structured program i am a former student there and it was amazing how well the teachers and students could communicate it was a great success. the level of parent involvment was not to great but if they had something they wanted to share with the parents they would it was awsome. i would recommend this school but it is a school only for those who are in a lock up facility. other than that it is a great school. the teachers really were darling. Love Katelynn
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