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#283 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 24% in state

Holly Hill Elementary

Elementary School · Orangeburg · Holly Hill, SC

An Orangeburg elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1490 Brant Avenue, Holly Hill, SC 29059

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$16,571
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Holly Hill Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 30% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
30%
2021*
Math
30%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (2022 EdFacts)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Holly Hill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,802/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holly Hill), 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

$37,993

Median home value

$111,100

Median rent

$698/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

27.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holly Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–120.7 mi250Compare →
Brookdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available245Compare →
Lockett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–5Not available236Compare →
Sheridan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available498Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Orangeburg

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#5 of 26
District spending per student
$16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holly Hill Elementary is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holly Hill Elementary

Holly Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Holly Hill, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Hill Elementary

What grades does Holly Hill Elementary serve?

Holly Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holly Hill Elementary?

Holly Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holly Hill Elementary rank in SC?

Holly Hill Elementary ranks #283 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Holly Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Holly Hill Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Hill Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Holly Hill Elementary a charter school?

No, Holly Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holly Hill Elementary a Title I school?

No, Holly Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Hill Elementary?

100.0% of students at Holly Hill Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Orangeburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 29059)
5,234
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
45.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 29059; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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