Johnakin Middle School vs. Palmetto Middle School
Should I attend Johnakin Middle School or Palmetto Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Johnakin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Palmetto Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades 6-8, Johnakin Middle School 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 2% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Palmetto Middle School 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 7% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
494 students
349 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1053 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
179
112
Grade 7 Students
154
116
Grade 8 Students
161
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
83%
72%
% White
11%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
