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Best Schools in Mount Holly, NC
Mount Holly, NC has 20 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 15,769 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Mount Holly greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mount Holly, NC
The top high schools in Mount Holly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Point High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
2. Stuart W Cramer High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
3. Hopewell High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1755 Students
4. East Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
5. West Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mount Holly, NC
The top middle schools in Mount Holly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmont Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
2. Francis Bradley Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
3. Stanley Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
4. Mount Holly Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
5. Whitewater Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mount Holly, NC
The top elementary schools in Mount Holly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barnette Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 750 Students
2. North Belmont Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
3. Pinewood Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
4. Ida Rankin Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
5. Catawba Heights Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
6. Whitewater Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
7. Kiser Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
8. Mountain Island Lake Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 775 Students
9. Springfield Primary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 336 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mount Holly, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mount Holly, NC has a total population of 26,295 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mount Holly, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mount Holly, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mount Holly, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mount Holly, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mount Holly, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mount Holly, NC
How many schools are in Mount Holly, NC?
Mount Holly, NC has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 15,769 students in total.
How do schools in Mount Holly perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Mount Holly score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Mount Holly greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mount Holly?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Mount Holly
4 of 4 schools in Mount Holly carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 4 public schools we grade in Mount Holly. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.