FMSD Fact Sheet

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By the Numbers

Student Enrollment

• 1998–1999: 4845
• 2002–2003: 5929
• 2012–2013: 11026
• 2022–2023: 18205

School Sites:

• Elementary Schools: Doby’s Bridge, Orchard Park, Springfield, Fort Mill, Pleasant Knoll, Sugar Creek, Gold Hill, River Trail, Tega Cay, Kings Town, Riverview
• Middle Schools: Banks Trail, Fort Mill, Forest Creek, Gold Hill, Pleasant Knoll, Springfield
• High Schools: Catawba Ridge, Fort Mill, Nation Ford

Fort Mill Leads the Way

• ACT Scores:
  • FMSD: 23.4
  • State: 18.4
  • Nation: 19.5
• SAT Scores:
  • FMSD: 1077
  • State: 1020
  • Nation: 1010
• AP Exams:
  • % of students who scored 3–5: 86.7% (FMSD), 65.9% (State), 62% (Nation)

Recognitions and Achievements

• 2023 Mandy DeMeio, Literacy Specialist at Riverview Elementary, named S.C. Teacher of the Year Finalist.
• 2023 Fort Mill School district ranked as best in the state in the Niche 2023 rankings.
• 2023 Tenely Middleton was selected as SCASL's Midlands Area School Librarian of the Year.
• 2023 Fort Mill School District recognized as the 8th best employer in South Carolina.
• 2023 Gold Hill Elementary named National Blue Ribbon School.

Graduation Rates and Employment

• Four Year Cohort Graduation Rates (2021):
  • FMSD: 95%
  • State: 83.3%
  • Nation: 85.3%
• General Fund Operating Budget (2023–2024):
  • Total: $217,839,435
  • 89% dedicated to teacher and support staff salaries and benefits
• Funding Sources:
  • Local Taxes: 41.8%
  • New State Education Funding: 43.7%
  • Other State Funds: 2.8%
  • Act 388 Reimbursement: 9.8%
  • Other: 1.9%
• Employment:
  • Total Employees: 2448
    • Teachers: 1431
    • Administrators: 123
    • Support Staff: 721
    • Other Professional Staff: 173

Interesting Facts

• The district covers approximately 52 sq. miles.
• FMSD is the fastest growing school district per capita in South Carolina.
• In 2021, 82.8% of FMSD graduates enrolled in a two- or four-year college or technical college.
• Total Scholarships Awarded to the Class of 2023: $44,113,832.00
• During the 2018–2019 School Year:
  • Number of Miles FMSD School Buses Traveled: 7150 per day / 1,287,000 per year
  • Number of Meals Served: 8115 per day / 1,444,451 per year