Butler Academy vs Thornwell School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Thornwell School for the Arts
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
188 students
| Measure | Butler Academy Hartsville, South Carolina | Thornwell School for the Arts Hartsville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 688 | #630 of 688 |
| National rank | #4093 of 50,301 | #42980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 393 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Hartsville | Hartsville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 23.0).
- •Thornwell School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.9).
- •Butler Academy is the larger school with 393 students compared with 188.
- •Butler Academy is a charter school while Thornwell School for the Arts 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 Thornwell School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Academy ranks higher (81.6 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 Butler Academy and Thornwell School for the Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hartsville and Hartsville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Academy: 393. Thornwell School for the Arts: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Academy and Thornwell School for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Butler Academy is 43rd of 688 and Thornwell School for the Arts is 630th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).