| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York School District 4 | Fort Mill | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 18,191 | 20 | PK–12 | 2 |
| York School District 2 | Clover | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 9,087 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| York School District 3 | Catawba | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 16,493 | 25 | PK–12 | 4 |
| York School District 1 | Hickory Grove | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 5,038 | 9 | PK–12 | 5 |
How York County compares
Together they enroll 48,809 students across 64 schools. The largest is York School District 4 with 18,191 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in York County, South Carolina
York County has 4 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in York County is York School District 4 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in York County, SC?
4 school districts serve zip codes in York County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in York County, SC?
Of the districts serving York County, York School District 4 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.