Fort Mill High vs Gold Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Mill High
Fort Mill · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,115 students
Gold Hill Elementary
Tega Cay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
815 students
| Measure | Fort Mill High Fort Mill, South Carolina | Gold Hill Elementary Tega Cay, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 228 | #13 of 688 |
| National rank | #644 of 16,910 | #1751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,115 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 2,115 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 82% |
| city | Fort Mill | Tega Cay |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 84.9).
- •Fort Mill High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Fort Mill High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 71%).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Fort Mill High is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 815.
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 Fort Mill High better than Gold Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Hill Elementary ranks higher (86.7 vs 84.9 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 Fort Mill High and Gold Hill Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Mill and Tega Cay in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Mill High: 2,115. Gold Hill Elementary: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Mill High and Gold Hill Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Fort Mill High is 6th of 228 and Gold Hill Elementary is 13th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).