Southside Early Childhood Center
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hartsville, South Carolina 29550 · Darlington 01
#15 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#1912 of 50,301 nationally
About Southside Early Childhood Center
Southside Early Childhood Center is a public elementary located in Hartsville, in the Darlington 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–K. In 2025 it enrolled 360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 15th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 360.
There are 9 schools in Hartsville; Southside Early Childhood Center ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Southside Early Childhood Center
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hartsville High
Hartsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,129 students · 1.6 km away
Hartsville Middle
Hartsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students · 1.7 km away
Butler Academy
Hartsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
393 students · 2.2 km away
Carolina Elementary
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
212 students · 2.3 km away
Bay Road Elementary
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students · 2.3 km away
Thornwell School for the Arts
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
188 students · 2.6 km away
SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Hartsville · Public high · Grades 11–12
296 students · 3.2 km away
North Hartsville Elementary
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
486 students · 5.1 km away
Darlington Middle
Darlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Cherokee Trail Elementary
Donalds · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
360 students
Orchard Park Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
West Pelzer Elementary
West Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Dennis Elementary
Bishopville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Black Street Early Childhood Center
Walterboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
358 students
Theodore Lester Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southside Early Childhood Center a good school?
Southside Early Childhood Center has a Success Index (US) of 86.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #15 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southside Early Childhood Center rank in South Carolina?
Southside Early Childhood Center ranks #15 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #1912 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southside Early Childhood Center?
Southside Early Childhood Center had 360 students in 2025.
Is Southside Early Childhood Center a elementary school or a high school?
Southside Early Childhood Center is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–K. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southside Early Childhood Center?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Southside Early Childhood Center; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.