- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Mill, SC
Fort Mill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fort Mill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390001155
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Mill Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Mill Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Mill Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Fort Mill Middle held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450390001155 · Fort Mill, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 11.7:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Fort Mill Middle held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fort Mill 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 620
Fort Mill Middle
620 students
What this shows Fort Mill Middle reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Mill Middle compares
Fort Mill Middle 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 63% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 13.5%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Mill 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
Banks Trail Middle
Standard public school
638 students 14.2:1 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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Mill Middle
How many students attend Fort Mill Middle?
Fort Mill Middle has 620 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Mill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill Middle is 11.7:1, which is 18% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% 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 Fort Mill Middle?
27.1% of students at Fort Mill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Mill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fort Mill Middle is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Mill Middle?
Fort Mill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Mill Middle ranks #1 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 Fort Mill 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.