Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Holly Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Holly Elementary serves the southeast part of Rock Hill, SC, covering an area of approximately 25.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Holly Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Rock Solid
School Rankings
Mount Holly Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Holly Elementary School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
3%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Holly Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Holly Elementary School is ranked #538 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mount Holly Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Holly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lesslie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mount Holly Elementary School?
514 students attend Mount Holly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mount Holly Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Mount Holly Elementary School?
Mount Holly Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Holly Elementary School offer ?
Mount Holly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Holly Elementary School part of?
Mount Holly Elementary School is part of York 03 School District.
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