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Best Schools in York, SC
York, SC has 23 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 19,159 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in York don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in York, SC
The top high schools in York, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2685 Students
2. Northwestern High
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Projected Test Scores
York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
3. South Pointe High
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Projected Test Scores
York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1196 Students
4. York Comprehensive High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
Best Middle Schools in York, SC
The top middle schools in York, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
2. Clover Middle
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York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students
3. Saluda Trail Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
4. Dutchman Creek Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
5. York Intermediate
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York 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 659 Students
6. York Middle
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Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 814 Students
Best Elementary Schools in York, SC
The top elementary schools in York, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
2. Mount Gallant Elementary
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York 03 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students
3. Crowders Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1111 Students
4. Larne Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
5. Bethany Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
6. Hunter Street Elementary
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York 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 405 Students
7. Jefferson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 418 Students
8. Old Pointe Elementary
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York 03 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
9. Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 403 Students
10. Cotton Belt Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 437 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in York, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
York, SC has a total population of 26,877 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in York, 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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for York, 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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in York, SC
How many schools are in York, SC?
York, SC has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 19,159 students in total.
How do schools in York perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in York score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in York don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in York?
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: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in York
7 of 7 schools in York carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2D: 3
All 7 public schools we grade in York. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.