Holly Springs Elementary School (Closed 2023)

120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holly Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(15-16)
65-69%
46%
(15-16)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
9%
Black
(15-16)
1%
34%
White
(15-16)
94%
52%
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
4%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
How many students attend Holly Springs Elementary School?
193 students attend Holly Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Holly Springs Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holly Springs Elementary School?
Holly Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holly Springs Elementary School offer ?
Holly Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holly Springs Elementary School part of?
Holly Springs Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.

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