Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holly Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
9%
Black
(15-16)1%
34%
White
(15-16)95%
52%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
How many students attend Holly Springs Elementary School?
193 students attend Holly Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Holly Springs Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Springs Elementary School?
Holly Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holly Springs Elementary School offer ?
Holly Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holly Springs Elementary School part of?
Holly Springs Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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