B+
Above Average
81/100

Fork Shoals School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 916 McKelvey Road, Pelzer, SC 29669
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 52nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
776
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%52/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 49th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+14 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency56% (+9 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading +5 pts, math -4 pts58th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +5 pts, math +3 pts59th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +18 pts, math +1 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +16 pts, math +2 pts69th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 916 McKelvey Road
City Pelzer
ZIP Code 29669
District 4502310
NCES School ID 450231000512
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29669

Understanding the community around Fork Shoals School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,773
Per Capita Income $26,014
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%
High School or Higher 81.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $177,700
Median Rent $826
Owner-Occupied 82.1%
Renter-Occupied 17.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fork Shoals School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.3%
Hispanic/Latino 11.1%
Black 11.0%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 776
Teachers (FTE) 52.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fork Shoals School?
Fork Shoals School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fork Shoals School?
Fork Shoals School has 776 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Fork Shoals School serve?
Fork Shoals School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fork Shoals School receive per student?
Fork Shoals School receives $13,261 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fork Shoals School in 29669 ▼
Avg Home Value
$274,199
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,062
1-Year Change
+7.0%
% Renters
17.9%

Other Schools in 29669

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026