Fork Shoals School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pelzer, South Carolina 29669 · Greenville 01
#215 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#15782 of 50,301 nationally
About Fork Shoals School
Fork Shoals School is a public elementary located in Pelzer, in the Greenville 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 747 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 215th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 747.
There are 2 schools in Pelzer; Fork Shoals School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fork Shoals School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fork Shoals School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ralph Chandler Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students · 2.5 km away
Ellen Woodside Elementary
Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students · 7.9 km away
Woodmont High
Piedmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,151 students · 8.9 km away
Brashier Middle College Charter High
Simpsonville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
511 students · 10 km away
Woodmont Middle
Piedmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students · 12 km away
Hillcrest High
Simpsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students · 12 km away
Bryson Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students · 12 km away
Fountain Inn Elementary
Fountain Inn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,055 students · 12 km away
Sue Cleveland Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students · 12 km away
Plain Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
975 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Sterling School
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
749 students
College Park Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
Midland Elementary
Galivants Ferry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
Blaney Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
Lyman Elementary
Lyman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
A. C. Corcoran Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fork Shoals School a good school?
Fork Shoals School has a Success Index (US) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #215 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fork Shoals School rank in South Carolina?
Fork Shoals School ranks #215 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #15782 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fork Shoals School?
Fork Shoals School had 747 students in 2025.
Is Fork Shoals School a elementary school or a high school?
Fork Shoals School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fork Shoals School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fork Shoals School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.