Best Schools in York County, SC
York County, SC has 79 public schools (10 high, 16 middle, 42 elementary) serving 55,855 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in York County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in York County, SC
The top high schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Mill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students
2. Catawba Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1530 Students
3. Nation Ford High
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York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students
4. Clover High
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Projected Test Scores
York 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2685 Students
5. Rock Hill High
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York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1945 Students
6. Blacksburg High
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Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
7. Northwestern High
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York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
8. South Pointe High
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York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1196 Students
9. York Comprehensive High
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York 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
10. Legion Collegiate Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 542 Students
Best Middle Schools in York County, SC
The top middle schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
2. Gold Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 855 Students
3. Pleasant Knoll Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
4. Fort Mill Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
5. Banks Trail Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
6. Oakridge Middle
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Projected Test Scores
York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
7. Springfield Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
8. Clover Middle
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York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students
9. W. C. Sullivan Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
10. Saluda Trail Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in York County, SC
The top elementary schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 706 Students
2. Gold Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
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York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 877 Students
3. Tega Cay Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
4. Oakridge Elementary
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York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 838 Students
5. Kings Town Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 875 Students
6. Griggs Road Elementary
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York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
7. Springfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 841 Students
8. Doby's Bridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 744 Students
9. Pleasant Knoll Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 827 Students
10. Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion
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Projected Test Scores
York 03 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 783 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.
Questions About Schools in York County, SC
How many schools are in York County, SC?
York County, SC has 79 public schools: 10 high schools, 16 middle schools and 42 elementary schools, serving 55,855 students in total.
How do schools in York County perform on state tests?
On average, 79 schools in York County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in York County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in York County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in York County
6 places in York County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.