Dutch Fork High vs River Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutch Fork High
Irmo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
River Springs Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Dutch Fork High Irmo, South Carolina | River Springs Elementary Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 228 | #68 of 688 |
| National rank | #1520 of 16,910 | #6108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,703 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 1,703 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| city | Irmo | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.4 vs 78.1).
- •Dutch Fork High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Dutch Fork High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •River Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.1).
- •Dutch Fork High is the larger school with 1,703 students compared with 416.
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 Dutch Fork High better than River Springs Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dutch Fork High and River Springs Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutch Fork High: 1,703. River Springs Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutch Fork High and River Springs Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dutch Fork High is 31st of 228 and River Springs Elementary is 68th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).