Heartwood Community School vs Okatie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heartwood Community School
Ridegland · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
87 students
Okatie Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
| Measure | Heartwood Community School Ridegland, South Carolina | Okatie Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #200 of 688 | #95 of 688 |
| National rank | #15251 of 50,301 | #8092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 87 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Ridegland | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Okatie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 64.3).
- •Heartwood Community School does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 13.5).
- •Okatie Elementary is the larger school with 648 students compared with 87.
- •Heartwood Community School is a charter school while Okatie Elementary is a public 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 Heartwood Community School better than Okatie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Okatie Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 64.3 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 Heartwood Community School and Okatie Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Ridegland and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heartwood Community School: 87. Okatie Elementary: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heartwood Community School and Okatie Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Heartwood Community School is 200th of 688 and Okatie Elementary is 95th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).