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York 03

South Carolina · Public School District
25
Schools
16,493
Students
$14,454
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
64.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
82.4%
Graduation Rate
-4.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

York 03 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 16,493 students across 25 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,454 is near the national average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Castle Heights Middle06–08738
Dutchman Creek Middle06–08909
Rawlinson Road Middle06–08661
Saluda Trail Middle06–08780
W. C. Sullivan Middle06–08808
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Applied Technology Center09–120
Northwestern High09–121,774
Rock Hill High09–121,945
South Pointe High09–121,196
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Child Development CenterPK–PK216
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,454Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
40%
State
47.3%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal
13.0%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
16,493
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.4%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 25 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in York 03?
York 03 has 25 public schools, serving a total of 16,493 students.
What is the graduation rate for York 03?
The graduation rate is 82.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does York 03 spend per student?
York 03 spends $14,454 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in York 03?
65% of students in York 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in York 03?
Yes — 1 of the 25 schools in York 03 is a charter school.
What grade levels does York 03 serve?
York 03 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for York 03?
The median opportunity score across schools in York 03 is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.