Bay Road Elementary vs Butler Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Road Elementary
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
Butler Academy
Hartsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
| Measure | Bay Road Elementary Hartsville, South Carolina | Butler Academy Hartsville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #279 of 688 | #43 of 688 |
| National rank | #19413 of 50,301 | #4093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 563 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Hartsville | Hartsville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 58.2).
- •Butler Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Bay Road Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 393.
- •Bay Road Elementary is a public school while Butler Academy is a charter 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 Bay Road Elementary better than Butler Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Academy ranks higher (81.6 vs 58.2 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 Bay Road Elementary and Butler Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hartsville and Hartsville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Road Elementary: 563. Butler Academy: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Road Elementary and Butler Academy rank in South Carolina?
Bay Road Elementary is 279th of 688 and Butler Academy is 43rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).