Fairforest Elementary vs Mountain View Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairforest Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
805 students
Mountain View Preparatory
Spartanburg · Charter other · Grades 7–11
452 students
| Measure | Fairforest Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina | Mountain View Preparatory Spartanburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #383 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #26154 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–11 |
| Students | 805 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Spartanburg | Spartanburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairforest Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.8).
- •Fairforest Elementary is the larger school with 805 students compared with 452.
- •Fairforest Elementary is a public school while Mountain View Preparatory is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairforest Elementary better than Mountain View Preparatory?
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 Fairforest Elementary and Mountain View Preparatory?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Spartanburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairforest Elementary: 805. Mountain View Preparatory: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairforest Elementary and Mountain View Preparatory rank in South Carolina?
Fairforest Elementary is 383rd of 688 and Mountain View Preparatory is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).