Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary vs North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 263 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
Hickory Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary Hickory Grove, South Carolina | North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 688 | #534 of 688 |
| National rank | #29388 of 50,301 | #35806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 31% |
| city | Hickory Grove | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 34.2).
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.8).
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 399.
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 Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary better than North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary ranks higher (43.8 vs 34.2 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 Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
About 263 km in a straight line, between Hickory Grove and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary: 401. North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is 445th of 688 and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is 534th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).