At a glance
Reported students
2,115
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
135
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765.5
Fort Mill High: 2,115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,992
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Mill. It is one of 21 current school records connected to York 04. NCES reports 2,115 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fort Mill High
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 135 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.2%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black9.3%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in York 04
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nation Ford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,921 reported students
Catawba Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,704 reported students
Pleasant Knoll Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
916 reported students
Gold Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
877 reported students
Gold Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
815 reported students
Kings Town Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
809 reported students
Public schools near Fort Mill High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Ridge High School High · York 04 | 09–12 | 1,704 | 2.9 mi |
| Nation Ford High High · York 04 | 09–12 | 1,921 | 3.5 mi |
| Palisades High School High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 2,332 | 6.3 mi |
| Rock Hill High High · York 03 | 09–12 | 1,980 | 7.5 mi |
| Ardrey Kell High School High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 3,036 | 7.9 mi |
| Applied Technology Center High · York 03 | 09–12 | 0 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Mill High
What grades does Fort Mill High serve?
Fort Mill High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in York 04.
How many students attend Fort Mill High?
Fort Mill High reported 2,115 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,992 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort Mill High?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 2,115 students and 135 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fort Mill High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fort Mill High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on York 04 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Fort Mill High in?
Fort Mill High is part of York 04, based in Fort Mill, SC, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fort Mill High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Catawba Ridge High School (2.9 mi), Nation Ford High (3.5 mi), Palisades High School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.