Gold Hill Elementary vs Pleasant Knoll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.4 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 Middle
Fort Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
| Measure | Gold Hill Elementary Tega Cay, South Carolina | Pleasant Knoll Middle Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 688 | #4 of 248 |
| National rank | #1751 of 50,301 | #523 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 815 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| city | Tega Cay | Fort Mill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.7 vs 87.4).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle is the larger school with 916 students compared with 815.
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 Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gold Hill Elementary and Pleasant Knoll Middle?
About 2.4 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 Middle: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Hill Elementary and Pleasant Knoll Middle rank in South Carolina?
Gold Hill Elementary is 13th of 688 and Pleasant Knoll Middle is 4th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).