A
Very Good
88/100

Bay Road Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1251 Bay Road, Hartsville, SC 29550
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in South Carolina
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.32 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 97th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in South Carolina for growth

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
553
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%97/100Students gain 1.32 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 97th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency20% (−27 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1251 Bay Road
City Hartsville
ZIP Code 29550
District 4501860
NCES School ID 450186001750
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29550

Understanding the community around Bay Road Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,525
Per Capita Income $30,515
Poverty Rate 16.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%
High School or Higher 88.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,900
Median Rent $789
Owner-Occupied 72.7%
Renter-Occupied 27.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bay Road Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 48.8%
White 36.4%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 553
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bay Road Elementary?
Bay Road Elementary has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bay Road Elementary?
Bay Road Elementary has 553 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Bay Road Elementary serve?
Bay Road Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bay Road Elementary receive per student?
Bay Road Elementary receives $17,417 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bay Road Elementary in 29550 ▼
Avg Home Value
$184,967
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,184
1-Year Change
+9.7%
% Renters
27.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026