Serving 877 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gold Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Gold Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Gold Hill Elementary School's student population of 877 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
Gold Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Hill Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
30%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
11%
31%
White
40%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Gold Hill Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gold Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Gold Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tega Cay Elementary School, Pleasant Knoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gold Hill Elementary School?
877 students attend Gold Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Gold Hill Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Hill Elementary School?
Gold Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gold Hill Elementary School offer ?
Gold Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gold Hill Elementary School part of?
Gold Hill Elementary School is part of York 04 School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>1 3/27/2020I am in Middle after going to this place. The kids were ok. There aren't really any fun activities like in the other schools in the area my friends tell me. They got. There was a teacher there that creeped my brother and my sister out. My dad told people but the principal wouldn't do anything. She still creeps my brother out. One time I got hurt by a teacher, and no one would help me or do anything. He had a bad temper and screams at people too. I am behind and have to get lots of help in middle school. GHES wouldn't help me. My parents tried but my grades were ok so I couldn't get help. I really had trouble in middle school because then I was really doing bad. My friends elementary schools were better. But my middle school is good now.Review Gold Hill Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I am in Middle after going to this place. The kids were ok. There aren't really any fun activities like in the other schools in the area my friends tell me. They got. There was a teacher there that creeped my brother and my sister out. My dad told people but the principal wouldn't do anything. She still creeps my brother out. One time I got hurt by a teacher, and no one would help me or do anything. He had a bad temper and screams at people too. I am behind and have to get lots of help in middle school. GHES wouldn't help me. My parents tried but my grades were ok so I couldn't get help. I really had trouble in middle school because then I was really doing bad. My friends elementary schools were better. But my middle school is good now.
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