Summary:
Zip code 29644 (Fountain Inn, South Carolina) is served by a single high school, Fountain Inn High, which enrolls 1,551 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Greenville 01 school district.
For families in this area, Fountain Inn High is a standout performer academically. The school exceeds state averages in every tested subject across both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, with particularly strong results in English 2 (89.6% proficiency in 2025-26) and U.S. History (74.7% proficiency, a 12-point advantage over the state). It also beats its own district in six of seven test comparisons, making it a leader within an already high-performing district. The graduation rate is excellent at 94.5%, well above the state's 86.7%, and the dropout rate is remarkably low at just 0.4%—five times lower than both district and state averages. Year-over-year results are highly stable, with no subject fluctuating by more than two points, indicating consistent instructional quality.
The most notable concern is chronic absenteeism. At 42.5%, the rate is nearly double the district (22.5%) and state (22.3%) averages. Despite this challenge, the school maintains top-tier outcomes, suggesting effective support systems for students who miss class. With a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1 and per-student spending of $12,383, the school achieves above-average results without exceptional resources. The school holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 44th out of 245 high schools statewide. For parents, Fountain Inn High offers strong academics, excellent graduation and dropout metrics, and a stable learning environment—though the high absenteeism rate is worth monitoring.
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