Heartwood Community School vs The Palmetto School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 285 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
The Palmetto School
Rock Hill · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
63 students
| Measure | Heartwood Community School Ridegland, South Carolina | The Palmetto School Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 688 | #684 of 688 |
| National rank | #15251 of 50,301 | #48396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 87 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 10% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Ridegland | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heartwood Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 13.3).
- •Heartwood Community School does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 9.0).
- •Heartwood Community School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 63.
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 The Palmetto School?
On the Success Index (US), Heartwood Community School ranks higher (64.3 vs 13.3 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 The Palmetto School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Ridegland and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heartwood Community School: 87. The Palmetto School: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heartwood Community School and The Palmetto School rank in South Carolina?
Heartwood Community School is 200th of 688 and The Palmetto School is 684th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).