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#959 of 1,176 schools in SC

Fountain Inn High

School · Greenville 01 · Fountain Inn, SC

A Greenville 01 school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

644 Quillen Avenue, Fountain Inn, SC 29644

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics9.7Excellent33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation5.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Fountain Inn High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fountain Inn High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,072/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fountain Inn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,527

Median home value

$234,400

Median rent

$1,060/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hillcrest HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–122.9 mi2,085Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#78 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fountain Inn High is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fountain Inn High

Fountain Inn High is a public school in Fountain Inn, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 1,187 students in grades 9th-11th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #959 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fountain Inn High

What grades does Fountain Inn High serve?

Fountain Inn High serves students in grades 9th through 11th.

How many students attend Fountain Inn High?

Fountain Inn High has an enrollment of approximately 1,187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Inn High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Inn High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fountain Inn High rank in SC?

Fountain Inn High ranks #959 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Fountain Inn High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fountain Inn High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fountain Inn High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Inn High has 72% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Fountain Inn High a charter school?

No, Fountain Inn High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fountain Inn High a Title I school?

No, Fountain Inn High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fountain Inn High?

50.0% of students at Fountain Inn High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 11th
Enrollment
1,187
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
Area population (ZIP 29644)
22,400
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
37.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29644; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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