Public schools in Hartsville, SC
9 open public schools with an address in Hartsville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,428
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Hartsville public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Hartsville, SC: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,428 students, an average of 492 per school. The largest campus is Hartsville High (1,129 students), and the largest elementary school is Bay Road Elementary (563).
Darlington 01 operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hartsville campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Hartsville
Elementary schools in Hartsville
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Road Elementary Darlington 01 · Magnet | PK–05 | 563 | 14.1:1 | |
| Carolina Elementary Darlington 01 | KG–05 | 212 | 12.8:1 | |
| North Hartsville Elementary Darlington 01 | KG–05 | 486 | 14.7:1 | |
| Southside Early Childhood Center Darlington 01 | PK–KG | 360 | 11.2:1 | |
| Thornwell School for the Arts Darlington 01 · Magnet | KG–05 | 188 | 9.9:1 |
Middle schools in Hartsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville Middle Darlington 01 · Magnet | 06–08 | 801 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Hartsville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High Darlington 01 · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,129 | 15.3:1 | |
| SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Governor's School for Science and Mathematics | 11–12 | 296 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hartsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Academy SC Public Charter School District · Charter | KG–09 | 393 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.4%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black38.8%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Hartsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,428 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hartsville
How many public schools are in Hartsville, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Hartsville: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,428 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hartsville?
Schools with an address in Hartsville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Darlington 01 (7 schools), Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (1 school), SC Public Charter School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hartsville?
Hartsville High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hartsville, with 1,129 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hartsville?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Hartsville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Butler Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hartsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hartsville public schools is 13:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hartsville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities