Forts Pond Elementary vs Pelion High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forts Pond Elementary
Pelion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
Pelion High
Pelion · Public high · Grades 9–12
718 students
| Measure | Forts Pond Elementary Pelion, South Carolina | Pelion High Pelion, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 688 | #135 of 228 |
| National rank | #32668 of 50,301 | #5804 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 478 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Pelion | Pelion |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelion High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 38.9).
- •Pelion High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Pelion High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Forts Pond Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
- •Pelion High is the larger school with 718 students compared with 478.
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 Forts Pond Elementary better than Pelion High?
On the Success Index (US), Pelion High ranks higher (60.0 vs 38.9 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 Forts Pond Elementary and Pelion High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pelion and Pelion in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forts Pond Elementary: 478. Pelion High: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forts Pond Elementary and Pelion High rank in South Carolina?
Forts Pond Elementary is 488th of 688 and Pelion High is 135th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).