Nation Ford High School

Serving 1,813 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 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

Graduation Rate Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

Top Rankings

Overall Rank Math Proficiency Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Science Proficiency Graduation Rate

School Overview

Nation Ford High School's student population of 1,813 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 122 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction) Total Students 1,813 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 122 teachers

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School Rankings

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).

This School State Level (SC) Overall Testing Rank #31 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nation Ford High School's ranking?

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? 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? 1,813 students attend Nation Ford High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Nation Ford High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

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?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Nation Ford High School is Fort Mill High School (3.6 miles away) The nearest middle school is Springfield Middle School (0.5 miles away) The nearest elementary school is Sugar Creek Elementary School (0.3 miles away) School
(Math and Reading Proficiency) (Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: PK-5 | 776 students 0.3 miles 1599 Farm House Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0150 (Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: K-5 | 784 students 0.5 miles 1691 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 584-8150 (Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: 6-8 | 695 students 0.5 miles 1711 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-8199 (Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: PK-5 | 745 students 2.4 miles 192 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7546 (Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: 6-8 | 677 students 2.4 miles 200 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-5553

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