Enrollment
638
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Mill, SC
Banks Trail Middle
Federal NCES profile for Banks Trail Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390001564
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks Trail Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks Trail Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Trail Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banks Trail Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banks Trail Middle
Banks Trail Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Fort Mill, South Carolina, enrolling 638 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.1% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the South Carolina average.
With 638 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fort Mill's middle schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Knoll Middle (916 students): Banks Trail Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.7:1).
York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students) and Nation Ford High (1,921 students) alongside Banks Trail Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Banks Trail Middle compares
Banks Trail Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 59% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Banks Trail Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 04, which includes Banks Trail Middle.
$11,810
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Banks Trail Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks Trail Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Fort Mill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Pleasant Knoll Middle
Standard public school
916 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Forest Creek Middle
Standard public school
757 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Springfield Middle
Standard public school
710 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fort Mill Middle
Standard public school
620 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Banks Trail Middle
How many students attend Banks Trail Middle?
Banks Trail Middle has 638 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Mill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks Trail Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks Trail Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banks Trail Middle?
30.1% of students at Banks Trail Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks Trail Middle?
The largest demographic group at Banks Trail Middle is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks Trail Middle?
Banks Trail Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banks Trail Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Trail Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Fort Mill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Mill on the city page.
Is Banks Trail Middle a good school?
Banks Trail Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in York 04?
Besides Banks Trail Middle, York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students), Nation Ford High (1,921 students), and Catawba Ridge High School (1,704 students). See the York 04 district page for the complete list.
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