Serving 1,877 students in grades 9-12, Nation Ford High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Nation Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Nation Ford High School's student population of 1,877 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Students by Grade
Nation Ford High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nation Ford High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
16%
31%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Nation Ford High School is ranked #31 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Nation Ford High School often compared to?
Nation Ford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Mill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nation Ford High School?
The graduation rate of Nation Ford High School is 96%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Nation Ford High School?
1,877 students attend Nation Ford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Nation Ford High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nation Ford High School?
Nation Ford High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nation Ford High School offer ?
Nation Ford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nation Ford High School part of?
Nation Ford High School is part of York 04 School District.
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