Dutch Fork Middle vs Gold Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutch Fork Middle
Irmo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
Gold Hill Middle
Tega Cay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
| Measure | Dutch Fork Middle Irmo, South Carolina | Gold Hill Middle Tega Cay, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 248 | #7 of 248 |
| National rank | #4018 of 15,369 | #1067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 876 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Irmo | Tega Cay |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 66.9).
- •Gold Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Gold Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Dutch Fork Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Gold Hill Middle is the larger school with 877 students compared with 876.
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 Middle better than Gold Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Hill Middle ranks higher (82.8 vs 66.9 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 Dutch Fork Middle and Gold Hill Middle?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Tega Cay in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutch Fork Middle: 876. Gold Hill Middle: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutch Fork Middle and Gold Hill Middle rank in South Carolina?
Dutch Fork Middle is 37th of 248 and Gold Hill Middle is 7th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).