Clay Hill Elementary vs Harleyville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Hill Elementary
Ridgeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
174 students
Harleyville Elementary
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Clay Hill Elementary Ridgeville, South Carolina | Harleyville Elementary Dorchester, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 688 | #569 of 688 |
| National rank | #26225 of 50,301 | #38610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 174 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Ridgeville | Dorchester |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 29.9).
- •Clay Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Clay Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Harleyville Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.6).
- •Harleyville Elementary is the larger school with 248 students compared with 174.
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 Clay Hill Elementary better than Harleyville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Hill Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 29.9 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 Clay Hill Elementary and Harleyville Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Ridgeville and Dorchester in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Hill Elementary: 174. Harleyville Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Hill Elementary and Harleyville Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Clay Hill Elementary is 385th of 688 and Harleyville Elementary is 569th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).