High Schools in York 02

The York 02 district is home to just one high school, Clover High, a large 9-12 campus in Clover, SC, serving 2,713 students and ranking as the #2 district in the state.

Clover High is an exceptional school that consistently ranks in the top 15% of all South Carolina high schools, earning a 4-star rating each of the past three years. Its graduation rate of 93.8% and dropout rate of 0.8% both dramatically outperform state averages (86.7% and 2.1%, respectively). Academically, the school shines brightest in English 2, where 93.17% of students are proficient—nearly 10 points above the state average. English 1 (81.24% proficient) and U.S. History (75.01% proficient) also significantly exceed state benchmarks by 20 and 12 points, respectively. The relative weak spot is Algebra 1, where 78.96% proficiency, while still above the state average, lags behind the school's other subjects. With a favorable 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,524, the school is well-resourced to support its students.

The most notable concern is chronic absenteeism: 19.9% of students are chronically absent, which is well above the district average of 14.4% and close to the state's 22.3%—a surprising figure given the school's strong outcomes. Year-over-year trends show U.S. History improved by nearly 4 points, while English 1 dipped by about 3 points. Since Clover High is the only high school in York 02, its metrics exactly mirror the district's, meaning the district's elite #2 ranking is entirely attributable to this single school. For parents, this is a top-tier school with excellent academics and outcomes, though attendance consistency and math proficiency are areas worth monitoring.