Public schools in Fort Mill, SC
18 open public schools with an address in Fort Mill, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,010
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fort Mill public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Fort Mill, SC: 10 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,010 students, an average of 942 per school. The largest campus is Fort Mill High (2,115 students), and the largest elementary school is Kings Town Elementary (809).
Every listed school belongs to York 04. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Fort Mill
Elementary schools in Fort Mill
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doby's Bridge Elementary York 04 | KG–05 | 794 | 13.2:1 | |
| Flint Hill Elementary School York 04 | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Fort Mill Elementary York 04 | PK–05 | 729 | 12.6:1 | |
| Kings Town Elementary York 04 | KG–05 | 809 | 12.5:1 | |
| Orchard Park Elementary York 04 | KG–05 | 555 | 11.2:1 | |
| Pleasant Knoll Elementary York 04 | KG–05 | 774 | 12.8:1 | |
| River Trail Elementary York 04 | KG–05 | 704 | 12.8:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary York 04 | PK–05 | 711 | 11:1 | |
| Springfield Elementary York 04 | KG–05 | 798 | 12.3:1 | |
| Sugar Creek Elementary York 04 | PK–05 | 755 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Fort Mill
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Trail Middle York 04 | 06–08 | 638 | 12.3:1 | |
| Forest Creek Middle York 04 | 06–08 | 757 | 13.5:1 | |
| Fort Mill Middle York 04 | 06–08 | 620 | 12.2:1 | |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle York 04 | 06–08 | 916 | 13.5:1 | |
| Springfield Middle York 04 | 06–08 | 710 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Fort Mill
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Ridge High School York 04 | 09–12 | 1,704 | 15.9:1 | |
| Fort Mill High York 04 | 09–12 | 2,115 | 15.7:1 | |
| Nation Ford High York 04 | 09–12 | 1,921 | 13.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.3%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black10.7%
- Asian10.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Fort Mill schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,010 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fort Mill
How many public schools are in Fort Mill, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Fort Mill: 10 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 16,010 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fort Mill?
All listed public schools with an address in Fort Mill belong to York 04. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fort Mill?
Fort Mill High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fort Mill, with 2,115 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fort Mill?
No school with an address in Fort Mill is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fort Mill schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fort Mill public schools is 12.6:1, lower than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fort Mill guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities