Nation Ford High School

1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715

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Rating

10/

Top 1%

Tel: (803) 835-0000

www.fortmillschools.org

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Nation Ford High School serves 1,733 students in grades 9-12.

Nation Ford High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,733 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 10% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nation Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Nation Ford High School's student population of 1,733 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,733 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

121 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Nation Ford High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,149 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Nation Ford High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#9 out of 1149 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

87%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nation Ford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

88%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

11%

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Black

15%

33%

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White

61%

49%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Nation Ford High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Nation Ford High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

94%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Nation Ford High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

14%

59%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nation Ford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

York 04 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nation Ford High School's ranking?

Nation Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Nation Ford High School often compared to?

Nation Ford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Mill High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

What is the graduation rate of Nation Ford High School?

The graduation rate of Nation Ford High School is 94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.

How many students attend Nation Ford High School?

1,733 students attend Nation Ford High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Nation Ford High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nation Ford High School?

Nation Ford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Nation Ford High School offer ?

Nation Ford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Nation Ford High School part of?

Nation Ford High School is part of York 04 School District.

School Reviews

5 9/15/2022

Great school.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,733 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education