Hollywood Elementary vs Shaw Heights Elementary
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.
Hollywood Elementary
Saluda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Shaw Heights Elementary
Shaw Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
404 students
| Measure | Hollywood Elementary Saluda, South Carolina | Shaw Heights Elementary Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 688 | #325 of 688 |
| National rank | #15668 of 50,301 | #21545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 403 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Saluda | Shaw Air Force Base |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 55.2).
- •Hollywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Hollywood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Shaw Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Shaw Heights Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 403.
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 Hollywood Elementary better than Shaw Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hollywood Elementary ranks higher (63.7 vs 55.2 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 Hollywood Elementary and Shaw Heights Elementary?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Saluda and Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollywood Elementary: 403. Shaw Heights Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollywood Elementary and Shaw Heights Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hollywood Elementary is 210th of 688 and Shaw Heights Elementary is 325th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).