- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Mill, SC
Nation Ford High
Federal NCES profile for Nation Ford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390001103
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nation Ford High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nation Ford High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nation Ford High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Nation Ford High held near 1,871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 125.5 → 135.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 450390001103 · Fort Mill, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,921 enr · 15.4:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Nation Ford High held near 1,871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 125.5 → 135.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Nation Ford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High
2,115 students
- This school
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 Nation Ford High reports 1,921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nation Ford High compares
Nation Ford 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 65% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,921 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,921
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 15.5%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Nation Ford High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 Nation Ford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nation Ford 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 (~1,921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nation Ford High
How many students attend Nation Ford High?
Nation Ford High has 1,921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Mill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,877 (2022-23) → 1,871 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nation Ford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nation Ford High is 15.4:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nation Ford High?
25.8% of students at Nation Ford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nation Ford High?
The largest demographic group at Nation Ford High is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nation Ford High?
Nation Ford High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Nation Ford High rank among high schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, Nation Ford High ranks #2 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 Nation Ford High, York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students), Catawba Ridge High School (1,704 students), and Pleasant Knoll Middle (916 students). See the York 04 district page for the complete list.