Excellent
#108 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 9% in state
Pleasant Knoll Middle
Middle School · York 04 · Fort Mill, SC
A York 04 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2320 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC 29708
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Knoll Middle score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Knoll Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat 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
$129,304
Median home value
$479,800
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
60.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Springfield MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 701 | Compare → |
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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
- #9 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
Pleasant Knoll Middle is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Knoll Middle
Pleasant Knoll Middle is a public middle school in Fort Mill, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 921 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Knoll Middle
What grades does Pleasant Knoll Middle serve?
Pleasant Knoll Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasant Knoll Middle?
Pleasant Knoll Middle has an enrollment of approximately 921 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Knoll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Knoll Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Knoll Middle rank in SC?
Pleasant Knoll Middle ranks #108 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Pleasant Knoll Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Knoll Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Pleasant Knoll Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Knoll Middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Pleasant Knoll Middle a charter school?
No, Pleasant Knoll Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Knoll Middle a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Knoll Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Knoll Middle?
14.9% of students at Pleasant Knoll Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 921
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (803) 835-3770
- Area population (ZIP 29708)
- 42,931
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 29708; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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