Orchard Park Elementary vs Pleasant Knoll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.1 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 Middle
Fort Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Elementary Fort Mill, South Carolina | Pleasant Knoll Middle Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 688 | #4 of 248 |
| National rank | #877 of 50,301 | #523 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| 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 87.4).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle is the larger school with 916 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Park Elementary ranks higher (89.6 vs 87.4 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 Middle?
About 3.1 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 Middle: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Park Elementary and Pleasant Knoll Middle rank in South Carolina?
Orchard Park Elementary is 8th of 688 and Pleasant Knoll Middle is 4th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).