Excellent
#90 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 8% in state
Fort Mill High
High School · York 04 · Fort Mill, SC
A York 04 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 North Highway 21 Bypass, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 97% proficient (2022)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fort Mill High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Mill High 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 28Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,651 | Compare → |
| Nation Ford HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,871 | Compare → |
| Westminster Catawba Christian School-highPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Westminster Catawba Christian School-middlePrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 437 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
York 04
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Fort Mill High is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High is a public high school in Fort Mill, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 2,041 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Mill High
What grades does Fort Mill High serve?
Fort Mill High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fort Mill High?
Fort Mill High has an enrollment of approximately 2,041 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Mill High rank in SC?
Fort Mill High ranks #90 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Fort Mill High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Mill High 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 Fort Mill High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Mill High has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Mill High a charter school?
No, Fort Mill High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Mill High a Title I school?
No, Fort Mill High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Mill High?
19.2% of students at Fort Mill High 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
- 2,041
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (803) 548-1900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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