Fork Shoals School

916 Mckelvey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fork Shoals School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fork Shoals School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Fork Shoals School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fork Shoals School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#359 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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47%
39%
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52%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
12%
32%
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White
73%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fork Shoals School's ranking?
Fork Shoals School is ranked #359 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Fork Shoals School often compared to?
Fork Shoals Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen Woodside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Fork Shoals School?
739 students attend Fork Shoals School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fork Shoals School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fork Shoals School?
Fork Shoals School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fork Shoals School offer ?
Fork Shoals School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fork Shoals School part of?
Fork Shoals School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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