Our Story:

The Fort Mill School District’s commitment to its mission, “Children First, Every Day,” is at the heart of each decision made by staff, teachers, and trustees. We strive to ensure that programs, personnel and curriculum are selected with students’ best interests in mind. 

Putting “Children First, Every Day” has created a tradition of excellence and measurable success in our schools. The Fort Mill School District is the top performing district in the state, based on performance data. Last year, each of the district’s then-13 schools achieved Palmetto Gold awards for high achievement on state performance exams. Seven of our schools were singled out for efforts in closing the achievement gap.

The performance of Fort Mill’s two high schools further demonstrates the quality of a Fort Mill School District education. High school students from the district score well above state and national averages on the SAT and ACT exams. Additionally, our high school students have the opportunity to engage in rigorous coursework, with 17 AP courses available to them, and 86 percent of students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exams.

We balance our commitment to academics with a dedication to arts and athletics programming, creating well rounded students with varied interests.

The Fort Mill School District is geographically one of the smallest in the state but has the fastest growing student population, serving more than 12,000 students in 15 schools. Though the district is rapidly growing, our schools remain the heart of the town, providing a quality education for students while also playing an integral role in enhancing community life. Our district contributes to the quality of life in Fort Mill by providing exceptional academic programs for its students and opportunities for community entertainment and enrichment through its arts and athletic programs.