Orchard Park Elementary School vs. Gold Hill Elementary School
Should I attend Orchard Park Elementary School or Gold Hill Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Orchard Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Gold Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 894 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gold Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
735 students
894 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#39 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
143
Grade 1 Students
89
163
Grade 2 Students
101
160
Grade 3 Students
139
153
Grade 4 Students
158
134
Grade 5 Students
161
141
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
27%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
74%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%