Fountain Inn Elementary vs Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Inn Elementary
Fountain Inn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,055 students
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,621 students
| Measure | Fountain Inn Elementary Fountain Inn, South Carolina | Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 688 | #161 of 688 |
| National rank | #19274 of 50,301 | #12837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,055 | 1,621 |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 1,621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| city | Fountain Inn | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 58.4).
- •Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.9).
- •Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is the larger school with 1,621 students compared with 1,055.
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 Fountain Inn Elementary better than Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
On the Success Index (US), Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill ranks higher (67.9 vs 58.4 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 Fountain Inn Elementary and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Fountain Inn and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Inn Elementary: 1,055. Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill: 1,621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Inn Elementary and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill rank in South Carolina?
Fountain Inn Elementary is 277th of 688 and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is 161st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).