Serving 753 students in grades 9-10, Fountain Inn High School ranks in the top 5% 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 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (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 42% 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: 9-10
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Inn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fountain Inn High School's student population of 753 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fountain Inn High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Inn High School is 0.59, 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
#43 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
25%
31%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Inn High School's ranking?
Fountain Inn High School is ranked #43 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Fountain Inn High School?
753 students attend Fountain Inn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fountain Inn High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Inn High School?
Fountain Inn High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fountain Inn High School offer ?
Fountain Inn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Fountain Inn High School part of?
Fountain Inn High School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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