Bay Road Elementary vs Thornwell School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.6 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
Thornwell School for the Arts
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
188 students
| Measure | Bay Road Elementary Hartsville, South Carolina | Thornwell School for the Arts Hartsville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 688 | #630 of 688 |
| National rank | #19413 of 50,301 | #42980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 563 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Hartsville | Hartsville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 23.0).
- •Thornwell School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.1).
- •Bay Road Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 188.
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 Thornwell School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Road Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 23.0 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 Thornwell School for the Arts?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Hartsville and Hartsville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Road Elementary: 563. Thornwell School for the Arts: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Road Elementary and Thornwell School for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Bay Road Elementary is 279th of 688 and Thornwell School for the Arts is 630th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).