Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Knoll Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 778 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Knoll Elementary School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Pleasant Knoll Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pleasant Knoll Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gold Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Knoll Elementary School?
778 students attend Pleasant Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pleasant Knoll Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Knoll Elementary School?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Knoll Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Knoll Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 778 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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