For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,653 students in 29550, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29550, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29550 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29550, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29550, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carolina Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: 1-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Butler Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 South 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 287-2399
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 287-2399
Gr: K-7 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
North Hartsville Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 School Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Gr: 1-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Bay Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Bay Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Hartsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Fourteenth Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 1-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
29550, South Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 Washington Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Gr: 1-2
214 Clyde Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Gr: 3-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29550, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29550, SC include Carolina Elementary School, Butler Academy and North Hartsville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29550?
6 public elementary schools are located in 29550.
What is the racial composition of students in 29550?
29550 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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