Summary
Fort Mill High in Fort Mill, SC, is a large public high school serving 2,115 students in grades 9-12, and it is part of the top-ranked York 04 school district.
Fort Mill High is an elite performer, consistently ranking among the top 10-15 high schools in South Carolina and earning a 5-star rating every year on record. Its 97.6% graduation rate is the highest in the area, well above the state average of 86.7%, and its dropout rate is a mere 0.4%. The school excels in English and History, with proficiency rates that lead all nearby schools and surpass state averages by double digits. Perhaps most impressive is its exceptional support for students who often face the biggest challenges: it ranks #1 in the state for both Disabled Students and English Language Learners, and #4 for Hispanic students. This indicates a highly effective, inclusive environment. The school also achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($12,542) than many peers, such as South Pointe High ($17,068) and Rock Hill High ($14,729), suggesting strong efficiency.
While academics are stellar, there are two areas to watch. Chronic absenteeism, though better than the state average, has risen to 11.3%—higher than the district average of 8.5% and a notable jump from pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, Algebra 1 proficiency (85.9%) is a relative weakness, trailing the district average (90.08%) and Catawba Ridge High School (87.33%). This is the only subject where Fort Mill High lags its district peers. For context, the contrast with York Comprehensive High, just 15 miles away, is stark—York ranks #179 in the state with an 83.9% graduation rate and 31.6% chronic absenteeism. Fort Mill High's consistent excellence, particularly for special populations, makes it a standout choice, but families should be aware of the attendance trend and the need for targeted math support.
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