Pleasant Knoll Middle vs St. James Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Knoll Middle
Fort Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
St. James Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
913 students
| Measure | Pleasant Knoll Middle Fort Mill, South Carolina | St. James Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 248 | #47 of 248 |
| National rank | #523 of 15,369 | #4762 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 916 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 53% |
| city | Fort Mill | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 63.3).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 53%).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •Pleasant Knoll Middle is the larger school with 916 students compared with 913.
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 Pleasant Knoll Middle better than St. James Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Knoll Middle ranks higher (87.4 vs 63.3 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 Pleasant Knoll Middle and St. James Middle?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Fort Mill and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Knoll Middle: 916. St. James Middle: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Knoll Middle and St. James Middle rank in South Carolina?
Pleasant Knoll Middle is 4th of 248 and St. James Middle is 47th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).