- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Banks Trail Middle grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 450390001564 · Fort Mill, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 14.2:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Banks Trail Middle grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Banks Trail Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High
2,115 students
- Nation Ford Hi
Nation Ford High
1,921 students
- Catawba Ridge
Catawba Ridge High School
1,704 students
- Pleasant Knoll
Pleasant Knoll Middle
916 students
- Gold Hill Midd
Gold Hill Middle
877 students
- This school 638
Banks Trail Middle
638 students
What this shows Banks Trail Middle reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banks Trail Middle compares
Banks Trail Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for York 04 reports $12,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~638 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.