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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·YORK 04·NCES 450390001156

Fort Mill High

215 North Highway 21 Bypass, Fort Mill, SC 29715 · (803) 548-1900 · York County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,115 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,115
High
DISTRICT 1,913 · STATE 953
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
135 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
577
Grade 10
538
Grade 11
508
Grade 12
492
Student demographics
White
1,44368%
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
22611%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 14%
Black
1979%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 31%
Asian
1557%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 2%
Two+
894%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Native American
50%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,09252%
Female
1,02348%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,115
-107 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 17.1:1
% White
68%
was 79%
% Hispanic
11%
was 6%
% Black
9%
was 9%
% Asian
7%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Fort Mill High

As a well-populated 9-12 campus in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Fort Mill High hosts 2,115 students from grades 9 through 12, part of York 04. Enrollment runs roughly 122% above the state mean of about 953.

Within York 04, which oversees 20 schools and 18,445 students, Fort Mill High is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Fort Mill High logs that 68% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 11% Hispanic, 9% Black, 7% Asian, 4% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, Fort Mill High records 135 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.7:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Zooming out to the county, York County reports that median household earnings sit near $89,095, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across York County's 69 public schools (combined enrollment of about 52,364 students), Fort Mill High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Orchard Park Elementary, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 5%: 2,222 students in 2018 compared to 2,115 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 79% to 68%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 15.7:1 in 2025.

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York County at a glance

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Population
293,673
Census ACS
Median income
$89,095
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
52,364 students

Quick facts

School name
Fort Mill High
District
York 04
Address
215 North Highway 21 Bypass, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone
(803) 548-1900
County
York County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,115
Teachers (FTE)
135
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
450390001156
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Fort Mill High
How large is Fort Mill High?
Fort Mill High enrolls approximately 2,115 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Fort Mill High serve?
Fort Mill High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Fort Mill High is approximately 15.7:1 (135 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Fort Mill High?
Fort Mill High reports a student body of 68% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Black, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Fort Mill High in?
Fort Mill High is part of York 04.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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