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

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students

2. Nation Ford High

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students

3. Clover High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2685 Students

4. York Comprehensive High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students

5. Northwestern High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students

6. Rock Hill High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1945 Students

7. Blacksburg High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students

8. South Pointe High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1196 Students

9. Catawba Ridge High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1530 Students

10. Legion Collegiate Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students

2. Gold Hill Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 855 Students

3. Banks Trail Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students

4. Oakridge Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students

5. Fort Mill Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students

6. Springfield Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students

7. Clover Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students

8. Dutchman Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students

9. W. C. Sullivan Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students

10. Castle Heights Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students

2. Tega Cay Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students

3. Gold Hill Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 877 Students

4. Pleasant Knoll Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 827 Students

5. Crowders Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1111 Students

6. Oakridge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 838 Students

7. Doby's Bridge Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 744 Students

8. Springfield Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 841 Students

9. Sugar Creek Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 780 Students

10. Riverview Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

55,461

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

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

C

19.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,267 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit York County, SC Internet Health Assessment.

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