Gold Hill Elementary vs Orchard Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Hill Elementary
Tega Cay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
815 students
Orchard Park Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students
| Measure | Gold Hill Elementary Tega Cay, South Carolina | Orchard Park Elementary Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 688 | #8 of 688 |
| National rank | #1751 of 50,301 | #877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 815 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| city | Tega Cay | Fort Mill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 86.7).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Gold Hill Elementary is the larger school with 815 students compared with 555.
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 Gold Hill Elementary better than Orchard Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Park Elementary ranks higher (89.6 vs 86.7 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 Gold Hill Elementary and Orchard Park Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tega Cay and Fort Mill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Hill Elementary: 815. Orchard Park Elementary: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Hill Elementary and Orchard Park Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gold Hill Elementary is 13th of 688 and Orchard Park Elementary is 8th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).