6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Rock Hill, South Carolina

34 schools · 17 Elementary · 5 Middle · 5 High · 7 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 27

Private: 7

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Estimated Scores: 3%

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Choosing a school in Rock Hill?

Use this page to compare every school in Rock Hill by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

High · Charter Institute at Erskine. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

High · York 03. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Rock Hill for 2026 are Legion Collegiate Academy (8.8/10), South Pointe High (8.2/10), and Westminster Catawba Christian School-high (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 31 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

South Pointe High

Rates 8.2/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rock Hill schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Rock Hill

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (31 of 34). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Legion Collegiate Academy	8.8 / 10	High	+1.5	97th
2	South Pointe High	8.2 / 10	High	+1.9	91th
3	Westminster Catawba Christian School-high	8.2 / 10	Other	—	96th
4	York Preparatory Academy	7.9 / 10	Other	+1.3	86th
5	Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	84th
6	Westminster Catawba Christian School	7.8 / 10	Other	—	88th
7	Westminster Catawba Christian School-middle	7.8 / 10	Other	—	88th
8	Rock Hill High	7.7 / 10	High	+1.4	81th
9	New Hope Carolinas	7.7 / 10	High	—	87th
10	Northwestern High	7.6 / 10	High	+1.2	79th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.3/10
Median household income: $71,529
Median home value: $270,250
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33%
Avg commute: 26 min
Owner-occupied homes: 66%

How Rock Hill compares

South Carolina rank

#57 of 129

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.1

above South Carolina avg (6.2)

Median household income

$72k

115% of South Carolina median

Schools in this city

32

About Schools in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill's public school system covers 27 ranked schools with an average score of 6.5 out of 10. That average sits in solid mid-range territory, but the spread matters more than the mean. Twelve schools — 44% of the total — score 7 or higher, giving families with flexibility real options across grade levels.

South Pointe High leads the city with an 8.7 out of 10, the strongest score among all 27 ranked schools. It sets a measurably high bar at the top end of the district. Rock Hill High also ranks among the top five with a 7.5, so families with high school-aged students have two well-rated options within the public system. The gap between those two schools is worth examining when choosing a neighborhood or applying to programs.

At the elementary level, three schools cluster tightly near the top. Ebinport Elementary and Mount Gallant Elementary both score 7.8, with Oakdale Elementary just behind at 7.7. That consistency across multiple elementary schools is a practical advantage — parents aren't dependent on landing in one specific attendance zone to access a high-performing school early in their child's education. Proximity to these schools should factor into any neighborhood decision.

For parents comparing Rock Hill against other South Carolina cities, the 44% rate of schools scoring 7 or better is a useful benchmark. It reflects a district where strong performers aren't rare exceptions. That said, with an average of 6.5, roughly half the schools fall below that threshold — so address-level research still matters. Parents should check individual school scores against their child's assigned school, confirm current attendance boundaries with Rock Hill Schools directly, and consider how commute time affects school choice options. Visiting schools and reviewing recent performance data on MySchoolScout will give the clearest picture before committing to a neighborhood.

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Elementary Schools

17 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion 815 students · Kindergarten–5th	815	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
2	Lesslie Elementary 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	7.2
3	Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montesorri Inquiry 463 students · Pre-K–5th	463	Pre-K–5th	7.1
4	Oakdale Elementary 482 students · Pre-K–5th	482	Pre-K–5th	6.7
5	Mount Gallant Elementary 502 students · Kindergarten–5th	502	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
6	Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies 465 students · Pre-K–5th	465	Pre-K–5th	6.5
7	Northside Elementary 474 students · Pre-K–5th	474	Pre-K–5th	6.1
8	Old Pointe Elementary 569 students · Pre-K–5th	569	Pre-K–5th	6.0
9	Richmond Drive Elementary 496 students · Pre-K–5th	496	Pre-K–5th	6.0
10	India Hook Elementary 544 students · Kindergarten–5th	544	Kindergarten–5th	6.0

Show all 17 elementary schools in Rock Hill

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Mount Holly Elementary Independence Elementary York Road Elementary Ebinport Elementary The Palmetto School Freedom Montessori School Private Macfeat Early Childhood Lab School Private

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Saluda Trail Middle 780 students · 6th–8th	780	6th–8th	6.0
2	W. C. Sullivan Middle 805 students · 6th–8th	805	6th–8th	4.7
3	Rawlinson Road Middle 654 students · 6th–8th	654	6th–8th	4.5
4	Dutchman Creek Middle 868 students · 6th–8th	868	6th–8th	4.5
5	Castle Heights Middle 710 students · 6th–8th	710	6th–8th	4.4

High Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Legion Collegiate Academy 602 students · 9th–12th	602	9th–12th	8.8
2	South Pointe High 1,181 students · 9th–12th	1,181	9th–12th	8.2
3	Rock Hill High 1,998 students · 9th–12th	1,998	9th–12th	7.7
4	Northwestern High 1,764 students · 9th–12th	1,764	9th–12th	7.6
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	New Hope Carolinas Private 128 students · 6th–12th	128	6th–12th	7.7

Other Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	York Preparatory Academy 1,681 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,681	Kindergarten–12th	7.9
2	Riverwalk Academy 680 students · Kindergarten–12th	680	Kindergarten–12th	5.7
3	Central Child Development Center 222 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	222	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.4
Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Westminster Catawba Christian School-high Private 426 students · Pre-K–12th	426	Pre-K–12th	8.2
2	Westminster Catawba Christian School Private 416 students · Pre-K–12th	416	Pre-K–12th	7.8
3	Westminster Catawba Christian School-middle Private 437 students · Pre-K–12th	437	Pre-K–12th	7.8
4	The Academy Christian School Private 27 students · Kindergarten–11th	27	Kindergarten–11th	—

Schools in Rock Hill

Rock Hill, South Carolina · 34 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$71,529

Median Home Value

$270,250

Median Rent

$1,264/mo

Population

115,051

College Educated

33%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Community Profile

Rock Hill has a median household income of $71,529. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $270,250, with a median rent of $1,264/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.3%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: South Carolina
Elementary: 17
Middle: 5
High: 5
Other: 7

Resources

🔍 Google "Rock Hill schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Rock Hill 📊 Niche Rock Hill Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School Districts (3)

York 03

25 schools · 16,316 students

SC Public Charter School District

39 schools · 18,404 students

Charter Institute at Erskine

27 schools · 25,146 students

Nearby Cities

Tega Cay (3 schools)

8 mi

Fort Mill (19 schools)

8 mi

Indian Land (4 schools)

Lancaster (16 schools)

21 mi

Hickory Grove (1 school)

20 mi

Great Falls (2 schools)

26 mi

Heath Springs (1 school)

31 mi

Blacksburg (4 schools)

30 mi

Kershaw (3 schools)

35 mi

Other Major Cities in South Carolina

Top metros statewide by school count.

Columbia 96 schools Greenville 80 schools Charleston 50 schools Spartanburg 36 schools North Charleston 35 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Rock Hill, South Carolina

How many schools are in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

Rock Hill has 34 schools, including 27 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Rock Hill is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

The top-ranked school in Rock Hill on MySchoolScout is Legion Collegiate Academy with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

The top-ranked elementary school in Rock Hill on MySchoolScout is Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

The top-ranked middle school in Rock Hill on MySchoolScout is Saluda Trail Middle with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What is the best high school in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

The top-ranked high school in Rock Hill on MySchoolScout is Legion Collegiate Academy with a composite score of 8.8/10.

How many school districts serve Rock Hill, South Carolina?

Rock Hill is served by 3 school districts: York 03, Sc Public Charter School District, Charter Institute at Erskine.

What is the education level in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

According to Census data, 33% of adults in Rock Hill have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

The median household income in Rock Hill is approximately $71,529 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

Yes, Rock Hill has 7 private schools alongside 27 public schools. The top-rated private school is Westminster Catawba Christian School-high with a score of 8.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Rock Hill is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.