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Legion Collegiate Academy vs. Fort Mill High School

Should you attend Legion Collegiate Academy or Fort Mill High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Legion Collegiate Academy
505 University Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29730
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Fort Mill High School
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Legion Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 602 students in grades 9-12, Legion Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 2,041 students in grades 9-12, Fort Mill High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
602 students
2,041 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Legion Collegiate Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fort Mill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Legion Collegiate Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Mill High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
136 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Legion Collegiate Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fort Mill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Legion Collegiate Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the York 04 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#37 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
#10 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Legion Collegiate Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fort Mill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)
85%
(Top 5% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legion Collegiate Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Mill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the York 04 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
97%
(Top 1% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Mill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the York 04 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Mill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the York 04 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in SC)
97%
(Top 1% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Legion Collegiate Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fort Mill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the York 04 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Legion Collegiate Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fort Mill High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
143
542
Grade 10 Students
176
534
Grade 11 Students
162
491
Grade 12 Students
121
474

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Legion Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fort Mill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Legion Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fort Mill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Legion Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Mill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Legion Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fort Mill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Legion Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fort Mill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Legion Collegiate Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fort Mill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the York 04 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Legion Collegiate Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fort Mill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the York 04 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Legion Collegiate Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charter Institute At Erskine School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fort Mill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the York 04 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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