For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,708 students in Hartsville, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartsville, SC are Carolina Elementary School, Butler Academy and North Hartsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartsville, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hartsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hartsville, SC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carolina Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
719 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3230
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3230
Grades: 1-5
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Butler Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 South 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29551
(843) 287-2399
Hartsville, SC 29551
(843) 287-2399
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
North Hartsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 School Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Grades: 1-5
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Road Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Bay Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #55.
Hartsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Fourteenth Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #66.
Thornwell School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
437 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3127
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3127
Grades: 1-5
| 184 students
Hartsville, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 Washington Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Grades: 1-2
| n/a students
214 Clyde Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hartsville, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartsville, SC include Carolina Elementary School, Butler Academy and North Hartsville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hartsville, SC?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hartsville, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartsville, SC?
Hartsville, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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