Bay Road Elementary vs Merrywood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 192 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
Merrywood Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
| Measure | Bay Road Elementary Hartsville, South Carolina | Merrywood Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 688 | #388 of 688 |
| National rank | #19413 of 50,301 | #26375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 563 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Hartsville | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 48.2).
- •Merrywood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Bay Road Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 562.
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 Merrywood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Road Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 48.2 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 Merrywood Elementary?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Hartsville and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Road Elementary: 563. Merrywood Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Road Elementary and Merrywood Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bay Road Elementary is 279th of 688 and Merrywood Elementary is 388th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).