Gold Hill Elementary vs Pleasant Knoll Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
Pleasant Knoll Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
| Measure | Gold Hill Elementary Tega Cay, South Carolina | Pleasant Knoll Elementary Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 688 | #63 of 688 |
| National rank | #1751 of 50,301 | #5626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 815 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| city | Tega Cay | Fort Mill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 78.9).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Gold Hill Elementary is the larger school with 815 students compared with 774.
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 Pleasant Knoll Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Hill Elementary ranks higher (86.7 vs 78.9 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 Gold Hill Elementary and Pleasant Knoll Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tega Cay and Fort Mill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Hill Elementary: 815. Pleasant Knoll Elementary: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Hill Elementary and Pleasant Knoll Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gold Hill Elementary is 13th of 688 and Pleasant Knoll Elementary is 63rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).