Very Good
#177 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
Southside Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Darlington 01 · Hartsville, SC
A Darlington 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1615 Blanding Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Hartsville.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Early Childhood Center 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,672/100K
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–7 | 1.3 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Bay Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| First BaptistPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Thomas Hart AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #5 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
Southside Early Childhood Center is listed in Darlington 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Early Childhood Center
Southside Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Hartsville, SC, part of Darlington 01, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Early Childhood Center
What grades does Southside Early Childhood Center serve?
Southside Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Southside Early Childhood Center?
Southside Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Early Childhood Center is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Early Childhood Center rank in SC?
Southside Early Childhood Center ranks #177 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Southside Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southside Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Southside Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Southside Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Southside Early Childhood Center 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Darlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (843) 383-3310
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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