Butler Academy vs Carolina Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Academy
Hartsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
Carolina Elementary
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
212 students
| Measure | Butler Academy Hartsville, South Carolina | Carolina Elementary Hartsville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 688 | #173 of 688 |
| National rank | #4093 of 50,301 | #13554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 393 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Hartsville | Hartsville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 66.8).
- •Butler Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Butler Academy is the larger school with 393 students compared with 212.
- •Butler Academy is a charter school while Carolina 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 Butler Academy better than Carolina Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Academy ranks higher (81.6 vs 66.8 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 Butler Academy and Carolina Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hartsville and Hartsville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Academy: 393. Carolina Elementary: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Academy and Carolina Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Butler Academy is 43rd of 688 and Carolina Elementary is 173rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).