Fountain Inn High vs Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Inn High
Fountain Inn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,621 students
| Measure | Fountain Inn High Fountain Inn, South Carolina | Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 228 | #161 of 688 |
| National rank | #14813 of 16,910 | #12837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,551 | 1,621 |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | 1,621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 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 22.7).
- •Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.9).
- •Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is the larger school with 1,621 students compared with 1,551.
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 High 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 22.7 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 High and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Fountain Inn and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Inn High: 1,551. Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill: 1,621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Inn High and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill rank in South Carolina?
Fountain Inn High is 217th of 228 and Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is 161st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).