Best Schools in York County, SC
York County, SC has a total of 80 schools including 20 high schools, 16 middle schools and 42 elementary schools. A total of 55,461 students attend York County, SC schools. On average, schools in York County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in York County, SC
York County, SC has 20 high schools with 18,036 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in York County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Fort Mill High
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York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students
2. Nation Ford High
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York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students
3. Clover High
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York 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2685 Students
4. York Comprehensive High
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York 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
5. Northwestern High
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York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
6. Rock Hill High
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York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1945 Students
7. Blacksburg High
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
8. South Pointe High
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York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1196 Students
9. Catawba Ridge High School
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York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1530 Students
10. Legion Collegiate Academy
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Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 542 Students
Best Middle Schools in York County, SC
York County, SC has 16 middle schools with 12,298 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in York County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pleasant Knoll Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
2. Gold Hill Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 855 Students
3. Banks Trail Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
4. Oakridge Middle
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York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
5. Fort Mill Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
6. Springfield Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
7. Clover Middle
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York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students
8. Dutchman Creek Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
9. W. C. Sullivan Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
10. Castle Heights Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
Best Elementary Schools in York County, SC
York County, SC has 42 elementary schools with 22,826 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in York County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Griggs Road Elementary
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York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
2. Tega Cay Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
3. Gold Hill Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 877 Students
4. Pleasant Knoll Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 827 Students
5. Crowders Creek Elementary
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York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1111 Students
6. Oakridge Elementary
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York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 838 Students
7. Doby's Bridge Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 744 Students
8. Springfield Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 841 Students
9. Sugar Creek Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 780 Students
10. Riverview Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in York County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
York County, SC has a total population of 282,090 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in York County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood York County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for York County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit York County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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