- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Mill, SC
Pleasant Knoll Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Knoll Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390001683
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Knoll Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Knoll Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Knoll Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Pleasant Knoll Middle held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 450390001683 · Fort Mill, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 13.7:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Pleasant Knoll Middle held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Knoll 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
- This school
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 Pleasant Knoll Middle reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Knoll Middle compares
Pleasant Knoll 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 83% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Asian 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Pleasant Knoll Middle is about as mixed as 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 Pleasant Knoll Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Knoll 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
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Fort Mill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Knoll Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Knoll Middle?
Pleasant Knoll Middle has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Mill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 961 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Knoll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Knoll Middle is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Pleasant Knoll Middle?
12.3% of students at Pleasant Knoll Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Knoll Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Knoll Middle is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Knoll Middle?
Pleasant Knoll Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Pleasant Knoll Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Knoll Middle ranks #5 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 Pleasant Knoll 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.