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Banks Trail Middle

Public Grades 6-8

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 335 South Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 93% of South Carolina middle schools

Summary

Banks Trail Middle in Fort Mill, SC, is a top-rated public school serving 638 students in grades 6-8 within the highly regarded York 04 school district, which ranks #1 in the state.

Academically, Banks Trail is a standout. Students consistently score well above state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the school boasts a perfect 100% pass rate on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam in recent years. What truly sets this school apart, however, is its exceptional support for all learners. In the most recent school year, Banks Trail ranked an incredible #2 in the entire state for its performance with English Language Learners and #11 for its work with Disabled Students—a remarkable jump from a #66 ranking just two years prior. This signals a deep commitment to ensuring every student thrives, not just those in the general population. While the school is the smallest of the five middle schools in its district, it also has the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.2:1), allowing for more individualized attention.

That said, there are a few things parents should know. While Banks Trail remains in the top 10% of South Carolina middle schools, its state ranking has slipped slightly in recent years, and it now trails some of its immediate district peers like Gold Hill Middle and Forest Creek Middle. Additionally, chronic absenteeism has risen to 14%, which is higher than the district average of 8.5% and is the highest among its local peers—a trend worth monitoring. The contrast with nearby York 03 schools is stark; for example, Banks Trail's 6th-grade ELA proficiency (74.8%) is nearly double that of Castle Heights Middle (44.9%). Overall, Banks Trail offers an elite, inclusive education, but it faces the same challenges of growth and competition as the excellent schools around it.

638

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,056

Per pupil spending ?

36.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1640 Banks Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715

(803) 578-2990

District: York 04

Students who attend Banks Trail Middle usually attend:

High:

Catawba Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Banks Trail Middle:

Elementary:	Doby's Bridge Elementary
	Kings Town Elementary
	River Trail Elementary
	Riverview Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.2%

African American:

13.2%

Hispanic:

9.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (72% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of South Carolina middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of York 04's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg77%

South Carolina avg51%

22^nd of 335

South Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 3% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 6Middle Schools in the York 04

1^st of 75York 04 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	91.7	22 of 335	93.4%	★★★★★
2025	92.7	20 of 320	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	34 of 325	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	29 of 325	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	26 of 310	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	96.0	15 of 311	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	93.9	18 of 315	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.8	21 of 303	93.1%	★★★★★
2017	95.4	13 of 317	95.9%	★★★★★
2016	96.1	8 of 303	97.4%	★★★★★
2015	95.9	11 of 301	96.3%	★★★★★
2014	92.3	12 of 291	95.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	38 of 257	85.2%	★★★★☆
2025	57.4	84 of 252	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.4	45 of 248	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.4	34 of 253	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	31 of 249	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	95.6	6 of 235	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	84.8	19 of 252	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.5	20 of 237	91.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	66.1	4 of 10	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	11 of 191	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	57.9	54 of 184	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	52.1	66 of 177	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.4	55 of 187	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	35 of 183	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	82.7	13 of 164	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	68.7	35 of 195	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	18 of 194	90.7%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	98.7	2 of 113	98.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	90.9	18 of 305	94.1%	★★★★★
2025	94.2	14 of 295	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	85.3	37 of 294	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	33 of 299	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	87.2	31 of 290	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	94.4	15 of 279	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	17 of 296	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.9	19 of 281	93.2%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	72.6	37 of 185	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	80.9	5 of 173	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	69.6	52 of 183	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	22 of 185	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	84.9	3 of 182	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	80.9	14 of 179	92.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	88.2	15 of 159	90.6%	★★★★★
2025	78.9	24 of 156	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.1	36 of 144	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	80.3	24 of 139	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	92.3	7 of 123	94.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	66.4	85 of 320	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	63.1	87 of 307	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	64 of 307	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	77.4	55 of 313	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.3	59 of 300	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	87.4	26 of 288	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	84.4	29 of 289	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	84.7	30 of 280	89.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	91.4	19 of 306	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	89.8	26 of 296	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	25 of 294	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.0	28 of 303	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	26 of 292	91.1%	★★★★★
2021	97.1	12 of 279	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	18 of 296	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.4	22 of 284	92.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	16 of 63	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	94.9	1 of 25	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	80.9	4 of 31	87.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	85.7	28 of 268	89.6%	★★★★☆
2025	89.8	25 of 257	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	80.9	44 of 255	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	34 of 260	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	83.7	33 of 249	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	91.8	16 of 244	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	90.2	23 of 258	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	85.2	29 of 250	88.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)98th percentile+5 vs school

Disabled (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)90th percentile-4 vs school

African American (2026)85th percentile-8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)80th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)75th percentile-19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2025)60th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts76%+17 vs state

Science75%+23 vs state

Mathematics68%+25 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 9, 2020

Discipline is inconsistent and ineffective. Teachers do not respond to student individual learning needs and are unwilling to reach out to go the extra mile with kids. They don't seems to care about their students. Worst middle school in Fort Mill! Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

School is really strict and I would not recommend this school!!!!!!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)				SC READY Mathematics (2026)				SC READY Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Banks Trail Middle	Public	6-8	1640 Banks Road	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 578-2990	638	52	12.2		378 (59.2%)	84 (13.2%)	62 (9.7%)	61 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.2%)	91.7	22^nd of 335 public middle schools	93.4%		92.7	20^th of 320 public middle schools	93.8%	2		74.8	73.5	78.5		61.5	66.7	75.0	74.7	$14,056	$745	$402	$1,147	$11,275	$1,634	$12,909
Forest Creek Middle	Public	6-8	2212 Whites Road	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 396-3450	757	56	13.5		519 (68.6%)	64 (8.5%)	74 (9.8%)	59 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.3%)	97.1	14^th of 335 public middle schools	95.8%		97.3	9^th of 320 public middle schools	97.2%	5		83.1	88.0	80.9		75.6	76.7	74.7	86.6	$13,272	$439	$347	$786	$10,921	$1,565	$12,486
Fort Mill Middle	Public	6-8	200 Springfield Parkway	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 547-5553	620	51	12.1		365 (58.9%)	84 (13.5%)	85 (13.7%)	56 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	91.7	21^st of 335 public middle schools	93.7%		93.6	17^th of 320 public middle schools	94.7%	4		73.1	77.1	79.5		64.0	65.3	76.5	69.8	$14,477	$421	$357	$778	$12,051	$1,648	$13,699
W. C. Sullivan Middle	Public	6-8	1825 Eden Terrace	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 981-1450	827	64	12.9		337 (40.7%)	229 (27.7%)	200 (24.2%)	17 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.1%)	46.8	167^th of 335 public middle schools	50.1%		52.7	132^nd of 320 public middle schools	58.8%	35		54.3	56.1	55.5		34.7	39.2	39.4	45.2	$15,281	$381	$801	$1,183	$12,364	$1,734	$14,098
Gold Hill Middle	Public	6-8	1025 Dave Gibson Boulevard	Tega Cay	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 548-8300	877	62	14.1		564 (64.3%)	43 (4.9%)	72 (8.2%)	152 (17.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.8%)	97.8	9^th of 335 public middle schools	97.3%		97.7	7^th of 320 public middle schools	97.8%	2		87.1	87.1	85.4		74.2	78.9	73.8	90.8	$11,731	$293	$357	$650	$9,773	$1,307	$11,080
Pleasant Knoll Middle	Public	6-8	2320 Pleasant Road	Fort Mill	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 835-3770	916	68	13.4		595 (65.0%)	70 (7.6%)	84 (9.2%)	122 (13.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.4%)	96.5	17^th of 335 public middle schools	94.9%		96.8	11^th of 320 public middle schools	96.6%	6		79.5	83.2	84.3		72.7	77.8	75.4	82.1	$12,759	$586	$347	$933	$10,392	$1,434	$11,826
Springfield Middle	Public	6-8	1711 Springfield Parkway	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 548-8199	710	60	11.8		279 (39.3%)	108 (15.2%)	176 (24.8%)	108 (15.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.8%)	91.1	25^th of 335 public middle schools	92.5%		90.4	27^th of 320 public middle schools	91.6%	2		76.4	80.9	72.8		60.7	68.2	65.0	73.2	$13,901	$362	$620	$982	$11,410	$1,508	$12,918
Indian Land Middle	Public	7-8	8361 Charlotte Highway	Indian Land	29707	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 578-2500	1,102	64	17.2		580 (52.6%)	129 (11.7%)	246 (22.3%)	98 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.4%)	88.9	34^th of 335 public middle schools	89.9%		82.4	50^th of 320 public middle schools	84.4%	16			75.3	74.2			66.1	60.4		$11,377	$335	$142	$477	$8,830	$2,070	$10,900
Indian Land Intermediate	Public	5-6	8361 Charlotte Highway	Indian Land	29707	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 547-3600	1,181	72	16.4		703 (59.5%)	140 (11.9%)	138 (11.7%)	120 (10.2%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.2%)								(n/a)	80.2	79.1			75.7	71.6			79.5	$10,670	$259	$128	$387	$8,867	$1,416	$10,283
Castle Heights Middle	Public	6-8	2382 Firetower Road	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 981-1400	669	48	13.9		257 (38.4%)	205 (30.6%)	104 (15.5%)	12 (1.8%)	26 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (9.6%)	39.4	205^th of 335 public middle schools	38.8%		42.2	177^th of 320 public middle schools	44.7%	28		44.9	54.4	44.1		38.3	37.4	38.2	45.1	$15,533	$610	$770	$1,380	$12,358	$1,795	$14,153

Frequently Asked Questions about Banks Trail Middle

Is Banks Trail Middle a good school?

Yes. Banks Trail Middle ranks in the top 6.6% of South Carolina middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Banks Trail Middle?

Students at Banks Trail Middle are 59% White, 13% African American, 10% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Banks Trail Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 638 students attended Banks Trail Middle.

What district is Banks Trail Middle in?

York 04

What high school do graduates of Banks Trail Middle attend?

Students who attend Banks Trail Middle usually go on to attend Catawba Ridge High School

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