Cotton Belt Elementary vs Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton Belt Elementary
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
Hickory Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
| Measure | Cotton Belt Elementary York, South Carolina | Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary Hickory Grove, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 688 | #445 of 688 |
| National rank | #18639 of 50,301 | #29388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 428 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | York | Hickory Grove |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cotton Belt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 43.8).
- •Cotton Belt Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Cotton Belt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Cotton Belt Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Cotton Belt Elementary is the larger school with 428 students compared with 401.
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 Cotton Belt Elementary better than Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cotton Belt Elementary ranks higher (59.3 vs 43.8 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 Cotton Belt Elementary and Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between York and Hickory Grove in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Belt Elementary: 428. Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Belt Elementary and Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cotton Belt Elementary is 265th of 688 and Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is 445th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).