Public schools in Rock Hill, SC
29 open public schools with an address in Rock Hill, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,333
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
5
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Rock Hill public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Rock Hill, SC: 15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,333 students, an average of 667 per school. The largest campus is Rock Hill High (1,980 students), and the largest elementary school is Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion (806).
York 03 operates the most schools here (25), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Rock Hill
York 03
Public school district
25 schools in Rock Hill
SC Public Charter School District
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Rock Hill · 45 total
Charter Institute at Erskine
Independent charter agency
1 school in Rock Hill · 28 total
Limestone Charters Association
Independent charter agency
1 school in Rock Hill · 17 total
Elementary schools in Rock Hill
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion York 03 | KG–05 | 806 | 17.3:1 | |
| Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry York 03 | PK–05 | 453 | 12.2:1 | |
| Ebinport Elementary York 03 | PK–05 | 464 | 12.9:1 | |
| Independence Elementary York 03 | PK–05 | 583 | 13.9:1 | |
| India Hook Elementary York 03 | KG–05 | 495 | 13.4:1 | |
| Lesslie Elementary York 03 | PK–05 | 461 | 14.4:1 | |
| Mount Gallant Elementary York 03 | KG–05 | 469 | 14:1 | |
| Mount Holly Elementary York 03 | PK–05 | 514 | 14.3:1 | |
| Northside Elementary York 03 | PK–05 | 462 | 11.8:1 | |
| Oakdale Elementary York 03 | PK–05 | 487 | 13.5:1 | |
| Old Pointe Elementary York 03 | KG–05 | 565 | 15:1 | |
| Richmond Drive Elementary York 03 | PK–05 | 467 | 12:1 | |
| Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies York 03 | PK–05 | 431 | 13.5:1 | |
| The Palmetto School York 03 · Charter | PK–08 | 63 | 8.4:1 | |
| York Road Elementary York 03 | PK–05 | 431 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Rock Hill
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Heights Middle York 03 | 06–08 | 669 | 13.9:1 | |
| Dutchman Creek Middle York 03 | 06–08 | 856 | 15.9:1 | |
| Rawlinson Road Middle York 03 | 06–08 | 644 | 13.4:1 | |
| Saluda Trail Middle York 03 | 06–08 | 751 | 13.9:1 | |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle York 03 | 06–08 | 827 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Rock Hill
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Technology Center York 03 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Legion Collegiate Academy Limestone Charters Association · Charter | 09–12 | 637 | 20.5:1 | |
| Northwestern High York 03 | 09–12 | 1,822 | 17:1 | |
| Rock Hill High York 03 | 09–12 | 1,980 | 16.8:1 | |
| South Pointe High York 03 | 09–12 | 1,128 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rock Hill
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter | KG–09 | 235 | 10.9:1 | |
| Central Child Development Center York 03 | PK–PK | 206 | 13.2:1 | |
| Riverwalk Academy SC Public Charter School District · Charter · Magnet | KG–12 | 755 | 12.1:1 | |
| York Preparatory Academy SC Public Charter School District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,672 | 15.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.3%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black34.9%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Rock Hill schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,333 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rock Hill
How many public schools are in Rock Hill, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Rock Hill: 15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 19,333 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rock Hill?
Schools with an address in Rock Hill belong to 4 education agencies, led by York 03 (25 schools), SC Public Charter School District (2 schools), Charter Institute at Erskine (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rock Hill?
Rock Hill High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rock Hill, with 1,980 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rock Hill?
Yes. 5 of the 29 public schools in Rock Hill are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill, Legion Collegiate Academy, Riverwalk Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rock Hill schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rock Hill public schools is 13.5:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rock Hill guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities