Serving 747 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fork Shoals School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fork Shoals Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Pelzer, SC, covering an area of approximately 82.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fork Shoals School's student population of 747 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fork Shoals School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fork Shoals School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #303 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Fork Shoals School?
747 students attend Fork Shoals School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fork Shoals School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fork Shoals School?
Fork Shoals School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fork Shoals School part of?
Fork Shoals School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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