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 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 18,445 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 69% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,276 Schools
# Students
18,445 Students
795,969 Students
# Teachers
1,396 Teachers
56,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
York 04 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 74 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Graduation Rate
96%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.4%
25.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,708 is less than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$289 MM
$14,457 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$271 MM
$13,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,640
$18,162
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,708
$16,961
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best York 04 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catawba Ridge High School
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Fort Mill High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Nation Ford High School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Tega Cay Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2185 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2346 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-0090
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-0090
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Doby's Bridge Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gold Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Kings Town Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Gold Hill Middle School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
River Trail Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant Knoll Middle School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Forest Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Fort Mill Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-5553
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-5553
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Fort Mill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
192 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7546
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7546
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Banks Trail Middle School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Spratt Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-4677
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-4677
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to York 04 School District?
York 04 School District manages 20 public schools serving 18,445 students.
What is the rank of York 04hool District?
York 04hool District is ranked #1 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
59% of York 04hool District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 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 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is York 04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,708 is less than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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