Hopkins Elementary vs Sandy Run School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopkins Elementary
Hopkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Sandy Run School
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
559 students
| Measure | Hopkins Elementary Hopkins, South Carolina | Sandy Run School Swansea, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 688 | #375 of 688 |
| National rank | #42430 of 50,301 | #25591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 284 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| city | Hopkins | Swansea |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Run School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 23.8).
- •Sandy Run School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Sandy Run School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Sandy Run School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •Sandy Run School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 284.
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 Hopkins Elementary better than Sandy Run School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Run School ranks higher (49.4 vs 23.8 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 Hopkins Elementary and Sandy Run School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Hopkins and Swansea in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopkins Elementary: 284. Sandy Run School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopkins Elementary and Sandy Run School rank in South Carolina?
Hopkins Elementary is 621st of 688 and Sandy Run School is 375th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).