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York 04

South Carolina · Public School District
20
Schools
18,191
Students
$15,020
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
23.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
95.6%
Graduation Rate
+9.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

York 04 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 18,191 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,020 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Banks Trail Middle06–08535
Forest Creek Middle06–08751
Fort Mill Middle06–08634
Gold Hill Middle06–08855
Pleasant Knoll Middle06–08961
Springfield Middle06–08691
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Catawba Ridge High School09–121,530
Fort Mill High09–122,036
Nation Ford High09–121,877
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,020Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
48%
State
44.3%
Local (property tax)
48.2%
Federal
7.5%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
18,191
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.6%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.6% graduation rate — 9.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in York 04?
York 04 has 20 public schools, serving a total of 18,191 students.
What is the graduation rate for York 04?
The graduation rate is 95.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does York 04 spend per student?
York 04 spends $15,020 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in York 04?
23% of students in York 04 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in York 04?
No, York 04 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does York 04 serve?
York 04 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for York 04?
The median opportunity score across schools in York 04 is 42/100. 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.