Top Rankings
York 04 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 18,191 students in York 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in York 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in York 04 School District are Catawba Ridge High School, Fort Mill High School and Nation Ford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. York 04 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
18,191 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
1,341 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
York 04 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 81 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
# American Indian Students
47 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,838 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
10%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,072 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
13%
# Black Students
1,920 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
11%
31%
# White Students
11,213 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
62%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,090 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
176
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
1,166
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,349
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,345
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,417
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,460
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,408
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,448
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,508
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,471
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,520
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,426
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,328
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,169
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,414 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$256 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$280 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,071
$15,297
Spending / Student
$15,414
$14,891
Best York 04 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catawba Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1180 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5222
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,530 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,036 students
Rank: #33.
Nation Ford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,877 students
Rank: #44.
Tega Cay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2185 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
474 Third Baxter Street
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8170
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8170
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Doby's Bridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dragon Way
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5200
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5200
Grades: K-5
| 744 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kings Town Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1774 Mason Bend Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 396-3400
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 396-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2346 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-0090
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-0090
Grades: K-5
| 827 students
Rank: #99.
Gold Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dave Gibson Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8250
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8250
Grades: K-5
| 877 students
Rank: #1010.
Gold Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 Dave Gibson Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8300
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1111.
River Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1016 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-7555
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-7555
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant Knoll Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-3770
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-3770
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #1313.
Forest Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2212 Whites Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 396-3450
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 396-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #1414.
Springfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1691 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 584-8150
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 584-8150
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #1515.
Fort Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
192 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7546
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7546
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #1616.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1599 Farm House Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0150
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0150
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #1717.
Fort Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-5553
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-5553
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1818.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1711 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-8199
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-8199
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #1919.
Banks Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1640 Banks Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 578-2990
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 578-2990
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #2020.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Spratt Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-4677
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-4677
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to York 04 School District?
York 04 School District manages 20 public schools serving 18,191 students.
What is the rank of York 04hool District?
York 04hool District is ranked #1 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in York 04hool District?
62% of York 04hool District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of York 04hool District?
York 04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is York 04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,414 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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