Butler Academy vs Southside Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
Southside Early Childhood Center
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
360 students
| Measure | Butler Academy Hartsville, South Carolina | Southside Early Childhood Center Hartsville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 688 | #15 of 688 |
| National rank | #4093 of 50,301 | #1912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 393 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Hartsville | Hartsville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 81.6).
- •Southside Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •Butler Academy is the larger school with 393 students compared with 360.
- •Butler Academy is a charter school while Southside Early Childhood Center 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 Southside Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Early Childhood Center ranks higher (86.3 vs 81.6 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 Southside Early Childhood Center?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hartsville and Hartsville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Academy: 393. Southside Early Childhood Center: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Academy and Southside Early Childhood Center rank in South Carolina?
Butler Academy is 43rd of 688 and Southside Early Childhood Center is 15th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).