Enrollment
620
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Mill Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Mill Middle
Fort Mill Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Fort Mill, South Carolina, enrolling 620 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.1% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the South Carolina average.
With 620 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% 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): Fort Mill Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.7:1).
York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students) and Nation Ford High (1,921 students) alongside Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill Middle compares
Fort Mill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 04, which includes Fort Mill 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 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
- 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
Banks Trail Middle
Standard public school
638 students 14.2:1 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 (~620 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fort Mill Middle a good school?
Fort Mill Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. 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 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.
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