Thornwell School For The Arts

437 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
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Serving 184 students in grades 1-5, Thornwell School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thornwell School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Thornwell School For The Arts's student population of 184 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Thornwell School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornwell School For The Arts is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#1043 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
39%
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10-14%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thornwell School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
70%
32%
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White
12%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Thornwell School For The Arts and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thornwell School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornwell School For The Arts's ranking?
Thornwell School For The Arts is ranked #1043 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Thornwell School For The Arts often compared to?
Thornwell School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like North Hartsville Elementary School, Carolina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Thornwell School For The Arts?
184 students attend Thornwell School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thornwell School For The Arts students are Black, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornwell School For The Arts?
Thornwell School For The Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornwell School For The Arts offer ?
Thornwell School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thornwell School For The Arts part of?
Thornwell School For The Arts is part of Darlington 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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