Summary:
The city of Clover, South Carolina, is served by the York 02 school district, which includes 10 schools—7 elementary schools (PK-5), 2 middle schools (6-8), and 1 high school (9-12)—educating roughly 9,038 students in a district ranked #2 out of 75 in the state.
For parents, the standout options are clear. Crowders Creek Elementary and Oakridge Elementary are the top elementary choices, both earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide. Oakridge posts the district's lowest chronic absenteeism (6.6%) and exceptional 4th-grade scores (89.6% ELA, 85.6% math), while Crowders Creek jumped 55 spots in one year to #44. Among middle schools, Oakridge Middle clearly outpaces Clover Middle—both hit 98% Algebra proficiency, but Oakridge ranks #28 (92nd percentile) versus Clover Middle's #76, and Oakridge's chronic absenteeism (10.1%) is less than half of Clover Middle's (22.5%). At the high school level, Clover High is a strong performer with a 93.8% graduation rate, a 0.8% dropout rate, and 93.2% English 2 proficiency.
Key takeaways for families: the district excels in elementary math (15-20 points above state averages) and advanced math pathways, but there are notable disparities. Kinard Elementary lags in 5th-grade math (48.5% vs. 69.6% district average), while Bethel Elementary spends the most per student ($19,415) yet ranks lower than more efficient schools like Griggs Road Elementary. Attendance is the clearest predictor of success—schools with low chronic absenteeism (Oakridge, Crowders Creek, Griggs Road) consistently rank in the top 15% statewide, while those with higher absenteeism (Larne Elementary, Bethany Elementary, Clover Middle) show weaker results. Overall, Clover is an excellent district, but parents should weigh school-specific attendance and performance data when choosing.
Thank you for your feedback!