Nation Ford High vs Springfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nation Ford High
Fort Mill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,921 students
Springfield Middle
Fort Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | Nation Ford High Fort Mill, South Carolina | Springfield Middle Fort Mill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3 of 228 | #9 of 248 |
| National rank | #462 of 16,910 | #1450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,921 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 1,921 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 65% |
| city | Fort Mill | Fort Mill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nation Ford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 80.3).
- •Nation Ford High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •Nation Ford High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 64%).
- •Springfield Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.8).
- •Nation Ford High is the larger school with 1,921 students compared with 710.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nation Ford High better than Springfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nation Ford High ranks higher (86.9 vs 80.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Nation Ford High and Springfield Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Mill and Fort Mill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nation Ford High: 1,921. Springfield Middle: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nation Ford High and Springfield Middle rank in South Carolina?
Nation Ford High is 3rd of 228 and Springfield Middle is 9th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).