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School Comparison

Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
vs.
Palmetto Scholars Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
Palmetto Scholars Academy
  • Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science reported a higher violent incidents than Palmetto Scholars Academy (217 vs. 0).
  • Palmetto Scholars Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science (227 vs. 19).
  • Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science reported a higher chronically absent students than Palmetto Scholars Academy (257 vs. 63).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science reported a higher chronically absent students than Palmetto Scholars Academy (257 vs. 63).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Palmetto Scholars Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science (227 vs. 19).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science reported a higher violent incidents than Palmetto Scholars Academy (217 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science reported a higher students per counselor than Palmetto Scholars Academy (256.5:1 vs. 246:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Palmetto Scholars Academy

5 metrics were reported by Palmetto Scholars Academy. Comparable data for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
67
AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
37
Dual enrollment
181
SAT/ACT participation
155

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
$16,634.96
Palmetto Scholars Academy
$23,862.79
Local revenue share
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
58.6%
Palmetto Scholars Academy
5.7%
State revenue share
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
27.6%
Palmetto Scholars Academy
82.8%
Federal revenue share
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
13.8%
Palmetto Scholars Academy
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
24.3%
Palmetto Scholars Academy
24%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Charleston County
$84,320
Charleston County
$84,320
Poverty rate
Charleston County
11.6%
Charleston County
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston County
49%
Charleston County
49%
Unemployment rate
Charleston County
3.4%
Charleston County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.