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Success Academy Palmetto Education Center is
a public school
in Mullins, South Carolina that is part of Marion County School District.
It serves 25 students
in grades 6 - 12.
Its teachers have had 93 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Grades 6 - 12
25 Students
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Success Academy Palmetto Education Center Demographics
92%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
60%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
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Success Academy Palmetto Education Center
$42,023
raised using DonorsChoose
93
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
168
donors
14
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Success Academy Palmetto Education Center has received support from
52 individuals from South Carolina and
116 individuals out-of-state.