York 03 School District
School District · Rock Hill, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating York 03?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge York 03 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Pointe High
Rock Hill · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
Rock Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rock Hill High
Rock Hill · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#51 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
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 #51 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. York 03's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Pointe High (8.2/10), Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion (7.8/10), and Rock Hill High (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 | South Pointe High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Rock Hill High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Northwestern High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Lesslie Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montesorri Inquiry | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Mount Gallant Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Oakdale Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Northside Elementary | 6.1 / 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. The district invests $14,182 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, York 03 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Pointe High, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, York 03 students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Rock Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 16,316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,223
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in York 03?
York 03 spends $14,182 per student per year.
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?
South Pointe High is the highest-rated school in York 03 with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in York 03?
Across schools in York 03 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. 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 5.9/10 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
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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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