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#223 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 19% in state

Rock Hill High

High School · York 03 · Rock Hill, SC

A York 03 high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

320 West Springdale Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730

  • Math 63% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 80% proficient (2022)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
AP Participation12%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$14,182
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Rock Hill High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
81%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rock Hill High 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 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,794/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock 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

$63,122

Median home value

$239,200

Median rent

$1,234/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
12% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·155 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legion Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.89–123.0 mi602Compare →
Westminster Catawba Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–124.4 mi416Compare →
New Hope CarolinasPrivate · tuition7.7private6–124.6 mi128Compare →
South Pointe HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–124.7 mi1,181Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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.

York 03

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#3 of 24
District spending per student
$14,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rock Hill High is listed in York 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rock Hill High

Rock Hill High is a public high school in Rock Hill, SC, part of York 03, serving approximately 1,998 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rock Hill High

What grades does Rock Hill High serve?

Rock Hill High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rock Hill High?

Rock Hill High has an enrollment of approximately 1,998 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill High?

The student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rock Hill High rank in SC?

Rock Hill High ranks #223 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Rock Hill High's MySchoolScout rating?

Rock Hill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Rock Hill High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Hill High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rock Hill High a charter school?

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

Is Rock Hill High a Title I school?

No, Rock Hill High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Hill High?

57.1% of students at Rock Hill High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,998
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
118
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
Area population (ZIP 29730)
57,500
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
37.6
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 29730; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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