York 03 School District
School District · Rock Hill, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
16,316
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
16,316
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#58 of 78
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,182
$149 vs South Carolina median
District size
16,316 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
York 03 ranks #58 of 78 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. York 03's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oakdale Elementary (8.5/10), Mount Holly Elementary (8.0/10), and York Road Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 York 03 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in York 03
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakdale Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mount Holly Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | York Road Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montesorri Inquiry | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | South Pointe High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Ebinport Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Old Pointe Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Rock Hill High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Northside Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Richmond Drive Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About York 03
York 03 is a Rock Hill, South Carolina school district serving 24 schools.The district educates 16,316 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $14,182 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, York 03 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oakdale Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, York 03 students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in York 03, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in York 03 with test data.
Schools in York 03
24 schoolsElementary Schools15
Middle Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Rock Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 16,316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,223
- District spending per student
- $14,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in York 03?
York 03 has 24 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for York 03?
The average composite rating for York 03 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in York 03?
York 03's district-level spending was $14,182 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in York 03?
The average student-teacher ratio in York 03 is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in York 03?
Oakdale Elementary is the highest-rated school in York 03 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in York 03?
Across schools in York 03 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does York 03 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
York 03 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
How we rate schools
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- Charleston 01 (82)
- Horry 01 (57)
- Richland 01 (48)
- Berkeley 01 (47)
- Aiken 01 (41)
- Sc Public Charter School District (39)
- Beaufort 01 (32)
- Richland 02 (32)
- Lexington 01 (31)
- Charter Institute at Erskine (27)
- Orangeburg (27)
- Dorchester 02 (25)
- Sumter 01 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Pickens 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Darlington 01 (19)
- Georgetown 01 (19)
- Kershaw 01 (17)
- Oconee 01 (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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