Serving 1,187 students in grades 9-11, 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 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 1,187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- 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 1,187 students has grown by 228% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
1,187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
24%
31%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
1,187 students attend Fountain Inn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fountain Inn High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 19:1, 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 9-11
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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