Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill

1507 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,698 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill 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 64% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in SC
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill's student population of 1,698 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,698 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill 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 Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#291 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
11%
31%
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White
74%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill's ranking?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill is ranked #291 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill often compared to?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Millis often viewed alongside schools like Bell's Crossing 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 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill?
1,698 students attend Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill offer ?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill part of?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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