Forts Pond Elementary vs Pelion Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.4 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 Middle
Pelion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Forts Pond Elementary Pelion, South Carolina | Pelion Middle Pelion, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 688 | #199 of 248 |
| National rank | #32668 of 50,301 | #12454 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 478 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| city | Pelion | Pelion |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forts Pond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 27.2).
- •Forts Pond Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Forts Pond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Pelion Middle is the larger school with 513 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forts Pond Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 27.2 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 Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pelion and Pelion in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forts Pond Elementary: 478. Pelion Middle: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forts Pond Elementary and Pelion Middle rank in South Carolina?
Forts Pond Elementary is 488th of 688 and Pelion Middle is 199th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).