Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill vs Richmond Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill
Rock Hill · Charter other · Grades K–12
235 students
Richmond Drive Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill Rock Hill, South Carolina | Richmond Drive Elementary Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #288 of 688 |
| National rank | – | #19671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 235 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Rock Hill | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •Richmond Drive Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 235.
- •Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill is a charter school while Richmond Drive Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill better than Richmond Drive Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill and Richmond Drive Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rock Hill and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill: 235. Richmond Drive Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill and Richmond Drive Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill is unranked and Richmond Drive Elementary is 288th of 688 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).