Excellent
#92 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 8% in state
Catawba Ridge High School
High School · York 04 · Fort Mill, SC
A York 04 high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1180 Fort Mill Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Catawba Ridge High School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 98% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Catawba Ridge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Mill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,323
Median home value
$416,100
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 2,041 | Compare → |
| Legion Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Nation Ford HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,871 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
York 04
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #8 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Catawba Ridge High School is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Catawba Ridge High School
Catawba Ridge High School is a public high school in Fort Mill, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 1,651 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Catawba Ridge High School
What grades does Catawba Ridge High School serve?
Catawba Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Catawba Ridge High School?
Catawba Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,651 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catawba Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catawba Ridge High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catawba Ridge High School rank in SC?
Catawba Ridge High School ranks #92 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Catawba Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Catawba Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Catawba Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catawba Ridge High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Catawba Ridge High School a charter school?
No, Catawba Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Catawba Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, Catawba Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Catawba Ridge High School?
17.2% of students at Catawba Ridge High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (803) 835-5222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29715)
- 43,855
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29715; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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