Excellent
#63 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 5% in state
Nation Ford High
High School · York 04 · Fort Mill, SC
A York 04 high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 AO Jones Boulevard, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nation Ford High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 84% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nation Ford High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comenius School for Creative LeadershipPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| South Charlotte Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–10 | 2.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Walnut Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Fort Mill HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 2,041 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
Nation Ford High is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nation Ford High
Nation Ford High is a public high school in Fort Mill, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 1,871 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nation Ford High
What grades does Nation Ford High serve?
Nation Ford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nation Ford High?
Nation Ford High has an enrollment of approximately 1,871 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nation Ford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nation Ford High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nation Ford High rank in SC?
Nation Ford High ranks #63 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Nation Ford High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nation Ford High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Nation Ford High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nation Ford High has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nation Ford High a charter school?
No, Nation Ford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nation Ford High a Title I school?
No, Nation Ford High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nation Ford High?
30.9% of students at Nation Ford 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
- 1,871
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (803) 835-0000
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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