Clinton Elementary vs Thornwell Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Thornwell Charter School
Clinton · Charter other · Grades K–12
525 students
| Measure | Clinton Elementary Clinton, South Carolina | Thornwell Charter School Clinton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #310 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #20946 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 422 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | – |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornwell Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Thornwell Charter School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 422.
- •Clinton Elementary is a public school while Thornwell Charter School is a charter 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 Clinton Elementary better than Thornwell Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clinton Elementary and Thornwell Charter School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elementary: 422. Thornwell Charter School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elementary and Thornwell Charter School rank in South Carolina?
Clinton Elementary is 310th of 688 and Thornwell Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).