Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary vs Saluda River Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 110 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
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary Hickory Grove, South Carolina | Saluda River Academy for the Arts West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 688 | #431 of 688 |
| National rank | #29388 of 50,301 | #28344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Hickory Grove | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saluda River Academy for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 43.8).
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Saluda River Academy for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Saluda River Academy for the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 400.
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 Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Saluda River Academy for the Arts ranks higher (45.4 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 Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary and Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Hickory Grove and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary: 401. Saluda River Academy for the Arts: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary and Saluda River Academy for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is 445th of 688 and Saluda River Academy for the Arts is 431st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).