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Heath Springs Elementary School vs. North Elementary School

Should you attend Heath Springs Elementary School or North Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Heath Springs Elementary School
158 Solar Road
Heath Springs, SC 29058
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
North Elementary School
1100 Roddey Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heath Springs Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
325 students
618 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heath Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heath Springs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heath Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heath Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#737 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#511 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heath Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
53%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heath Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heath Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heath Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heath Springs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
20
Kindergarten Students
42
101
Grade 1 Students
48
90
Grade 2 Students
54
98
Grade 3 Students
46
88
Grade 4 Students
55
118
Grade 5 Students
60
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heath Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heath Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heath Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heath Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heath Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heath Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heath Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heath Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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