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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
70%
32%
White
12%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
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 #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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