Bell's Crossing Elementary vs Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell's Crossing Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
877 students
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,621 students
| Measure | Bell's Crossing Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina | Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 688 | #161 of 688 |
| National rank | #6475 of 50,301 | #12837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 877 | 1,621 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 1,621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| city | Simpsonville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell's Crossing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 67.9).
- •Bell's Crossing Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Bell's Crossing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Bell's Crossing Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is the larger school with 1,621 students compared with 877.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell's Crossing Elementary better than Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
On the Success Index (US), Bell's Crossing Elementary ranks higher (77.4 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell's Crossing Elementary and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell's Crossing Elementary: 877. Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill: 1,621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell's Crossing Elementary and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill rank in South Carolina?
Bell's Crossing Elementary is 73rd of 688 and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is 161st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).