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#631 of 1,176 schools in SC
North Hartsville Elementary
Elementary School · Darlington 01 · Hartsville, SC
A Darlington 01 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 School Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Hartsville Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Hartsville Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,672/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,191
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Darlington 01
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Hartsville Elementary is listed in Darlington 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Hartsville Elementary
North Hartsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Hartsville, SC, part of Darlington 01, serving approximately 473 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Hartsville Elementary
What grades does North Hartsville Elementary serve?
North Hartsville Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend North Hartsville Elementary?
North Hartsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hartsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hartsville Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Hartsville Elementary rank in SC?
North Hartsville Elementary ranks #631 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is North Hartsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Hartsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Hartsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hartsville Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Hartsville Elementary a charter school?
No, North Hartsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Hartsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Hartsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hartsville Elementary?
100.0% of students at North Hartsville Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Darlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (843) 383-3115
- Area population (ZIP 29550)
- 30,198
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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