Nation Ford High vs Pleasant Knoll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nation Ford High
Fort Mill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,921 students
Pleasant Knoll Middle
Fort Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
| Measure | Nation Ford High Fort Mill, South Carolina | Pleasant Knoll Middle Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 228 | #4 of 248 |
| National rank | #462 of 16,910 | #523 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,921 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 1,921 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| city | Fort Mill | Fort Mill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.9 vs 87.4).
- •Nation Ford High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Nation Ford High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 76%).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Nation Ford High is the larger school with 1,921 students compared with 916.
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 Nation Ford High 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 Nation Ford High and Pleasant Knoll Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Mill and Fort Mill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nation Ford High: 1,921. Pleasant Knoll Middle: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nation Ford High and Pleasant Knoll Middle rank in South Carolina?
Nation Ford High is 3rd of 228 and Pleasant Knoll Middle is 4th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).