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#1190 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 45% in state
Mount Holly Middle
Middle School · Gaston County Schools · Mount Holly, NC
A Gaston County Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
124 S Hawthorne Street, Mount Holly, NC 28120
- Math 56% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Holly Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Holly Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Holly), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,809
Median home value
$272,500
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 725 | Compare → |
| Coulwood Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Mountain Island Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,746 | Compare → |
| Cramerton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #22 of 56
- District spending per student
- $12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Holly Middle is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Holly Middle
Mount Holly Middle is a public middle school in Mount Holly, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 552 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Holly Middle
What grades does Mount Holly Middle serve?
Mount Holly Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Holly Middle?
Mount Holly Middle has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Holly Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Holly Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Holly Middle rank in NC?
Mount Holly Middle ranks #1,190 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mount Holly Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Holly Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Holly Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Holly Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Holly Middle a charter school?
No, Mount Holly Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Holly Middle a Title I school?
No, Mount Holly Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Holly Middle?
98.4% of students at Mount Holly Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (704) 836-9610
- Area population (ZIP 28120)
- 24,363
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28120; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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