For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 12,737 students in 29715, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29715, SC are Catawba Ridge High School, Fort Mill High School and Nation Ford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29715 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29715, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29715, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catawba Ridge High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1180 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5222
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,651 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Mill High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,041 students
Rank: #33.
Nation Ford High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #44.
Doby's Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dragon Way
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5200
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5200
Grades: K-5
| 783 students
Rank: #55.
River Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1016 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-7555
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-7555
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Creek Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2212 Whites Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 396-3450
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 396-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #77.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1691 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 584-8150
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 584-8150
Grades: K-5
| 887 students
Rank: #88.
Fort Mill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
192 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7546
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7546
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #99.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1599 Farm House Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0150
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0150
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #1010.
Fort Mill Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-5553
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-5553
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1111.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1711 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-8199
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-8199
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1212.
Banks Trail Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1640 Banks Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 578-2990
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 578-2990
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #1313.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Spratt Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-4677
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-4677
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29715, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29715, SC include Catawba Ridge High School, Fort Mill High School and Nation Ford High School.
How many public schools are located in 29715?
13 public schools are located in 29715.
What is the racial composition of students in 29715?
29715 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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