Serving 792 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 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Fork Shoals School's student population of 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
Fork Shoals School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fork Shoals School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
13%
31%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Fork Shoals School is ranked #304 out of 1,154 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
792 students attend Fork Shoals School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fork Shoals School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% 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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