Carolina Elementary vs Southside Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Elementary
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
212 students
Southside Early Childhood Center
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
360 students
| Measure | Carolina Elementary Hartsville, South Carolina | Southside Early Childhood Center Hartsville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #173 of 688 | #15 of 688 |
| National rank | #13554 of 50,301 | #1912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 212 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| 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 66.8).
- •Southside Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Southside Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 360 students compared with 212.
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 Carolina Elementary better than Southside Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Early Childhood Center ranks higher (86.3 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 Carolina Elementary and Southside Early Childhood Center?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hartsville and Hartsville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Elementary: 212. Southside Early Childhood Center: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Elementary and Southside Early Childhood Center rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Elementary is 173rd of 688 and Southside Early Childhood Center is 15th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).