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#436 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 37% in state
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Elementary School · Greenville 01 · Simpsonville, SC
A Greenville 01 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1507 Scuffletown Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,822/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simpsonville), 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
$107,694
Median home value
$325,700
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29681; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell's Crossing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Bryson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 1,078 | Compare → |
| Five Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Fountain Inn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 933 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenville 01
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #40 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
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is a public elementary school in Simpsonville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 1,639 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
What grades does Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill serve?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill has an enrollment of approximately 1,639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill rank in SC?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill ranks #436 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill a charter school?
No, Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill a Title I school?
No, Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
35.8% of students at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (864) 355-0200
- Area population (ZIP 29681)
- 67,657
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 29681; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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