Gold Hill Middle vs Pleasant Knoll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle
Tega Cay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
Pleasant Knoll Middle
Fort Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
| Measure | Gold Hill Middle Tega Cay, South Carolina | Pleasant Knoll Middle Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 248 | #4 of 248 |
| National rank | #1067 of 15,369 | #523 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 877 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| city | Tega Cay | Fort Mill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 82.8).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle is the larger school with 916 students compared with 877.
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 Pleasant Knoll Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Knoll Middle ranks higher (87.4 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 Pleasant Knoll Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tega Cay and Fort Mill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Hill Middle: 877. Pleasant Knoll Middle: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Hill Middle and Pleasant Knoll Middle rank in South Carolina?
Gold Hill Middle is 7th of 248 and Pleasant Knoll Middle is 4th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).