York County School Districts Shine in 2025 Rankings
York County is home to several highly ranked school districts in South Carolina, with Fort Mill School District leading the way. According to the 2025 rankings by Niche.com, Fort Mill School District was named the #1 Best School District in South Carolina, showcasing its commitment to providing quality education and strong community support. The district was also recognized as the best in the Charlotte metro area and rated as having the best teachers in the Charlotte area.
Clover School District also performed exceptionally well, securing the #3 spot among public school districts in South Carolina. Clover’s commitment to academic excellence is further highlighted by the rankings of its schools, including Oakridge Elementary, which was ranked 15th among public elementary schools in the state, and Oakridge Middle, which claimed the 13th spot among public middle schools.
The Rock Hill School District, another key player in York County, was ranked 30th in the state. While it did not place as high as Fort Mill or Clover, the district continues to make strides in delivering quality education and supporting its students.
York School District rounded out York County’s representation in the rankings, coming in at #37. The district remains dedicated to fostering student growth and improving educational outcomes, striving to reach new heights in the coming years.
York County School District Rankings in South Carolina:
- Fort Mill School District (#1 in SC)
- Clover School District (#3 in SC)
- Rock Hill School District (#30 in SC)
- York School District (#37 in SC)
The district had multiple schools ranked in the top 25 of their respective category. In the elementary school category, Fort Mill School District dominated with the top 10 public elementary schools in the state. Gold Hill Elementary led the way as the best in South Carolina, followed closely by Tega Cay, Pleasant Knoll, and Kings Town Elementary, which claimed the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. Clover School District’s Oakridge Elementary School was ranked 15th in the state.
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Carolina Rankings:
- Gold Hill Elementary School
- Tega Cay Elementary School
- Pleasant Knoll Elementary School
- Kings Town Elementary School
- River Trail Elementary School
- Doby’s Bridge Elementary School
- Sugar Creek Elementary School
- Springfield Elementary School
- Orchard Park Elementary School
- Fort Mill Elementary School
13. Riverview Elementary School
15. Oakridge Elementary School
The Fort Mill School District also shined in middle school rankings, securing the top six positions. Springfield Middle School ranked first, followed by Pleasant Knoll, Gold Hill, Fort Mill, Forest Creek, and Banks Trail Middle Schools. Clover School District’s Oakridge Middle School was ranked 13th in the state.
Best Public Middle Schools in South Carolina Rankings:
- Springfield Middle School
- Pleasant Knoll Middle School
- Gold Hill Middle School
- Fort Mill Middle School
- Forest Creek Middle School
- Banks Trail Middle School
13. Oakridge Middle School
Fort Mill’s high schools also performed well in the state rankings, with all three schools making it to the top 15. Catawba Ridge High School was ranked seventh, Fort Mill High School came in at eleventh, and Nation Ford High School was ranked fourteenth out of 243 public high schools in South Carolina.
Best Public High Schools in South Carolina Rankings:
7. Catawba Ridge High School
11. Fort Mill High School
14. Nation Ford High School
These rankings are a testament to the dedication of York County’s educators, students, and communities. With Fort Mill and Clover leading the way, the county continues to set a high standard for educational excellence in South Carolina.
The full rankings are available at https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-school-districts/s/south-carolina/
