Serving 188 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thornwell School for the Arts serves the northwest part of Hartsville, SC, covering an area of approximately 20.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 8.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornwell School For The Arts's student population of 188 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
188 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Thornwell School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornwell School For The Arts is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1006 out of 1,118 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Thornwell School For The Arts?
188 students attend Thornwell School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thornwell School For The Arts students are Black, 15% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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