Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary serves the west part of Hickory Grove, SC, covering an area of approximately 151.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
5%
31%
White
83%
46%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School is ranked #860 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School?
401 students attend Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School?
Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School part of?
Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School is part of York 01 School District.
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