York 04

Fort Mill, South Carolina — 20 schools

18,191
Total Enrollment
20
Schools
$14,621
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

York 04 operates 20 public schools serving 18,191 students, placing it in the mid-size range in South Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 middle, 6 other, 5 elementary, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 18,445 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in York County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,621 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 48.2% local, 44.3% state, and 7.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,744 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #58 of 73 in South Carolina against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 20 schools offering Advanced Placement (57 AP courses district-wide), a 360.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.9% White, 12.8% Asian, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

York 04 school enrollment varies 3.8× across entities

York 04 school enrollment ranges from 555 students (lowest) to 2,115 students (highest), a spread of 1,560 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

York 04 student-counselor ratio is 361:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

York 04 chronic absenteeism rate is 6.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.5%
Federal
44.3%
State
48.2%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
58 / 73
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in York County county, where this district is located.

$1,469
Studio/mo
$1,538
1 BR/mo
$1,686
2 BR/mo
$2,076
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,744
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 20 schools in York 04.

White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 9.9%
Asian 12.8%
Multiracial 6.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 20
Schools with AP
57 AP courses total
360.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in York 04

School Enrollment
Fort Mill High
2,115
Nation Ford High
1,921
Catawba Ridge High School
1,704
Pleasant Knoll Middle
916
Gold Hill Middle
877
Gold Hill Elementary
815
Kings Town Elementary
809
Springfield Elementary
798
Doby'S Bridge Elementary
794
Pleasant Knoll Elementary
774
Forest Creek Middle
757
Sugar Creek Elementary
755
Tega Cay Elementary
743
Fort Mill Elementary
729
Riverview Elementary
711
Springfield Middle
710
River Trail Elementary
704
Banks Trail Middle
638
Fort Mill Middle
620
Orchard Park Elementary
555

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in York 04?

York 04 has 20 schools, including 3 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary, 6 other. Total enrollment is 18,191 students.

How much does York 04 spend per student?

York 04 spends $14,621 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #58 in South Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in York 04?

The average teacher salary in York 04 is $70,744 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near York 04?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in York County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of York 04?

York 04 students are 57.9% White, 12.8% Asian, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% African American, averaged across 20 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for York 04?

York 04 has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #58 out of 73 districts in South Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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