Cherokee Trail Elementary vs Southside Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Trail Elementary
Donalds · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
360 students
Southside Early Childhood Center
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
360 students
| Measure | Cherokee Trail Elementary Donalds, South Carolina | Southside Early Childhood Center Hartsville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #189 of 688 | #15 of 688 |
| National rank | #14240 of 50,301 | #1912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | – |
| city | Donalds | Hartsville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 65.8).
- •Southside Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
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 Cherokee Trail Elementary better than Southside Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Early Childhood Center ranks higher (86.3 vs 65.8 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 Cherokee Trail Elementary and Southside Early Childhood Center?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Donalds and Hartsville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Trail Elementary: 360. Southside Early Childhood Center: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Trail Elementary and Southside Early Childhood Center rank in South Carolina?
Cherokee Trail Elementary is 189th of 688 and Southside Early Childhood Center is 15th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).