Orchard Park Elementary vs Pleasant Knoll Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Park Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students
Pleasant Knoll Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Elementary Fort Mill, South Carolina | Pleasant Knoll Elementary Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 688 | #63 of 688 |
| National rank | #877 of 50,301 | #5626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 70% |
| city | Fort Mill | Fort Mill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 78.9).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
- •Pleasant Knoll Elementary is the larger school with 774 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 Orchard Park Elementary better than Pleasant Knoll Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Park Elementary ranks higher (89.6 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 Orchard Park Elementary and Pleasant Knoll Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Mill and Fort Mill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Park Elementary: 555. Pleasant Knoll Elementary: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Park Elementary and Pleasant Knoll Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Orchard Park Elementary is 8th of 688 and Pleasant Knoll Elementary is 63rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).