Charleston Progressive vs Thornwell School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston Progressive
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Thornwell School for the Arts
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
188 students
| Measure | Charleston Progressive Charleston, South Carolina | Thornwell School for the Arts Hartsville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 688 | #630 of 688 |
| National rank | #39785 of 50,301 | #42980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 184 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Charleston | Hartsville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston Progressive scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 23.0).
- •Charleston Progressive does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Charleston Progressive does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Charleston Progressive does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.9).
- •Thornwell School for the Arts is the larger school with 188 students compared with 184.
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 Charleston Progressive better than Thornwell School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston Progressive ranks higher (28.0 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 Charleston Progressive and Thornwell School for the Arts?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Hartsville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Progressive: 184. Thornwell School for the Arts: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Progressive and Thornwell School for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Charleston Progressive is 583rd of 688 and Thornwell School for the Arts is 630th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).