Hagood Elementary vs Summit Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hagood Elementary
Pickens Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
567 students
Summit Academy
Pickens Β· Charter middle Β· Grades 6β7
59 students
| Measure | Hagood Elementary Pickens, South Carolina | Summit Academy Pickens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 688 | β |
| National rank | #19059 of 50,301 | β |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades 6β7 |
| Students | 567 | 59 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 59 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | β | β |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | β |
| Math proficiency | 56% | β |
| city | Pickens | Pickens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.7 vs 58.6).
- β’Summit Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.3).
- β’Hagood Elementary is the larger school with 567 students compared with 59.
- β’Hagood Elementary is a public school while Summit Academy 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 Hagood Elementary better than Summit Academy?
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 Hagood Elementary and Summit Academy?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Pickens and Pickens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hagood Elementary: 567. Summit Academy: 59. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hagood Elementary and Summit Academy rank in South Carolina?
Hagood Elementary is 273rd of 688 and Summit Academy is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).