Arcadia Elementary vs Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
Hickory Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina | Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary Hickory Grove, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 688 | #445 of 688 |
| National rank | #39377 of 50,301 | #29388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 400 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Spartanburg | Hickory Grove |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 28.7).
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Arcadia Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 400.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arcadia Elementary better than Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary ranks higher (43.8 vs 28.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arcadia Elementary and Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Hickory Grove in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary: 400. Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary and Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Arcadia Elementary is 576th of 688 and Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is 445th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).