- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Mill, SC
Fort Mill High
Federal NCES profile for Fort Mill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390001156
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Mill High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Mill High has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Mill High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fort Mill High held near 2,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.5 → 135.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 450390001156 · Fort Mill, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,115 enr · 15.8:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Nation Ford High (1,921 students)
Fort Mill High held near 2,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.5 → 135.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fort Mill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Gold Hill Elem 815
Gold Hill Elementary
815 students
What this shows Fort Mill High reports 2,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Mill High compares
Fort Mill High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 77% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,115 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,115
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 9.3%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Fort Mill High is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Fort Mill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nation Ford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Mill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Fort Mill
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~2,115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Mill High
How many students attend Fort Mill High?
Fort Mill High has 2,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Mill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,036 (2022-23) → 2,041 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill High is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Mill High?
16.7% of students at Fort Mill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Mill High?
The largest demographic group at Fort Mill High is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Mill High?
Fort Mill High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Fort Mill High rank among high schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Mill High ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Fort Mill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 04?
Besides Fort Mill High, York 04 also operates Nation Ford High (1,921 students), Catawba Ridge High School (1,704 students), and Pleasant Knoll Middle (916 students). See the York 04 district page for the complete list.