York County Schools & Education
York County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,031
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#11
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: York County
Measured School Summary
York County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,031 per pupil, York County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% above the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read York County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
67 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
89.7%
5.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,031
$134 below the state average
School coverage
67
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
York County has 67 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What York County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
York County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#11
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
York 04
Elementary to high school visible
18,191 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
York 03
Elementary to high school visible
16,493 students
25 listed schools in this county slice.
York 02
Elementary to high school visible
9,087 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
York 01
Elementary to high school visible
5,038 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
York 03 is the largest listed district slice, with 25 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in York County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different York County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in York County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Powerhouse Education System
York County hosts a robust network of 67 public schools, serving an impressive 51,652 students across 4 districts. The county features a diverse infrastructure of 38 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 11 high schools.
High-Growth Districts and Charters
York 04 (Fort Mill) and York 03 (Rock Hill) are the largest districts, collectively educating over 34,000 students. The county also offers 4 charter schools, making up 6.0% of the school landscape and providing additional options for families.
From Urban Centers to Rural Outposts
The county offers a diverse locale mix including 27 rural, 20 city, and 15 suburban schools. Large enrollment is common here, with Clover High leading the pack at 2,685 students and an overall county average of 795 students per school.
School Overview
Total Schools
67
in York County
Reported Enrollment
51,652
67 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
4
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
67 Public Schools in York County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 13 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 67 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover High | Profile | York 02 | Clover, 29710Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,685 |
| Fort Mill High | Profile | York 04 | Fort Mill, 29715Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,036 |
| Rock Hill High | Profile | York 03 | Rock Hill, 29730Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,945 |
| Nation Ford High | Profile | York 04 | Fort Mill, 29715Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,877 |
| Northwestern High | Profile | York 03 | Rock Hill, 29732City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,774 |
| York Preparatory Academy | Profile | SC Public Charter School District | Rock Hill, 29732Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 1,673 |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Profile | York 04 | Fort Mill, 29715Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,530 |
| York Comprehensive High | Profile | York 01 | York, 29745Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,493 |
| South Pointe High | Profile | York 03 | Rock Hill, 29730City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,196 |
| Oakridge Middle | Profile | York 02 | Clover, 29710Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,154 |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | Profile | York 02 | Clover, 29710Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,111 |
| Clover Middle | Profile | York 02 | Clover, 29710Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 988 |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Profile | York 04 | Fort Mill, 29708Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 961 |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Record | York 03 | Rock Hill, 29732City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 909 |
| Gold Hill Elementary | Record | York 04 | Tega Cay, 29708Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 877 |
| Kings Town Elementary | Record | York 04 | Fort Mill, 29708Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 875 |
| Gold Hill Middle | Record | York 04 | Tega Cay, 29708Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 855 |
| Springfield Elementary | Record | York 04 | Fort Mill, 29715Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 841 |
| Oakridge Elementary | Record | York 02 | Clover, 29710Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 838 |
| Pleasant Knoll Elementary | Record | York 04 | Fort Mill, 29708Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 827 |
Clover High
York 02
Clover, 29710 / Rural: Fringe
Fort Mill High
York 04
Fort Mill, 29715 / Suburb: Large
Rock Hill High
York 03
Rock Hill, 29730 / Rural: Fringe
Nation Ford High
York 04
Fort Mill, 29715 / Rural: Fringe
Northwestern High
York 03
Rock Hill, 29732 / City: Small
York Preparatory Academy
SC Public Charter School District
Rock Hill, 29732 / Rural: Fringe
Catawba Ridge High School
York 04
Fort Mill, 29715 / Suburb: Large
York Comprehensive High
York 01
York, 29745 / Rural: Fringe
South Pointe High
York 03
Rock Hill, 29730 / City: Small
Oakridge Middle
York 02
Clover, 29710 / Rural: Fringe
Crowders Creek Elementary
York 02
Clover, 29710 / Rural: Fringe
Clover Middle
York 02
Clover, 29710 / Rural: Fringe
Pleasant Knoll Middle
York 04
Fort Mill, 29708 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,031
State avg $7,165
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Schools in York County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in York County, South Carolina?
York County hosts a robust network of 67 public schools, serving an impressive 51,652 students across 4 districts. The county features a diverse infrastructure of 38 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 11 high schools.
What are the major school districts in York County, South Carolina?
York 04 (Fort Mill) and York 03 (Rock Hill) are the largest districts, collectively educating over 34,000 students. The county also offers 4 charter schools, making up 6.0% of the school landscape and providing additional options for families.
What is the school experience like in York County?
The county offers a diverse locale mix including 27 rural, 20 city, and 15 suburban schools. Large enrollment is common here, with Clover High leading the pack at 2,685 students and an overall county average of 795 students per school.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.