Gold Hill Middle vs Orchard Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Hill Middle
Tega Cay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
Orchard Park Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students
| Measure | Gold Hill Middle Tega Cay, South Carolina | Orchard Park Elementary Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 248 | #8 of 688 |
| National rank | #1067 of 15,369 | #877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 877 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 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 82.8).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Gold Hill Middle is the larger school with 877 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 Middle better than Orchard Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Park Elementary ranks higher (89.6 vs 82.8 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 Middle and Orchard Park Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tega Cay and Fort Mill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Hill Middle: 877. Orchard Park Elementary: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Hill Middle and Orchard Park Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gold Hill Middle is 7th of 248 and Orchard Park Elementary is 8th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).