Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Holly 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 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Holly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mount Holly Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Holly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Holly Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
29%
13%
Black
31%
31%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
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 #862 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Whitesville Elementary School, Mevers School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mount Holly Elementary School?
555 students attend Mount Holly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Mount Holly Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Holly Elementary School?
Mount Holly Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Holly Elementary School part of?
Mount Holly Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2015
This school has come a long way since the last principle left .the new principal is awesome and I was not a believer in a principal making a difference in a school .I always thought it fell on the teachers well a lot of it does fall on the teachers but the principal has a lot to do with it. Its true a principal can make a difference. I'm not sure of the last principles name, he was an African American male but ended up getting in trouble with the law due to problems with his girlfriend. he was absolutely terrible I was not impressed with the school at all .it has been a complete turnaround and I am proud to send my child to the school.I am one of those parents that call the school for any little thing I am very hard to please so me giving this review speaks volumes.my other child attends the art school and I can by far , this school is much better then Marrington middle I understand it is a middle school compared to an intermediate school but my child was selected for Marrington and I'm still more impressed with Sedgefield intermediate. DR. Eddings the principle really has made a difference.my child has attended from 3rd grade and she is now in 5th grade.
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