Northside Elementary vs The Palmetto School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
The Palmetto School
Rock Hill · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
63 students
| Measure | Northside Elementary Rock Hill, South Carolina | The Palmetto School Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 688 | #684 of 688 |
| National rank | #26617 of 50,301 | #48396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 462 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 10% |
| city | Rock Hill | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 13.3).
- •Northside Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 10%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 10%).
- •The Palmetto School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.8).
- •Northside Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 63.
- •Northside Elementary is a public school while The Palmetto School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Northside Elementary better than The Palmetto School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Elementary ranks higher (47.8 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 Northside Elementary and The Palmetto School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rock Hill and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Elementary: 462. The Palmetto School: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Elementary and The Palmetto School rank in South Carolina?
Northside Elementary is 394th of 688 and The Palmetto School is 684th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).