Mount Holly Middle

124 S Hawthorne Street
Mount Holly, NC 28120

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/mtholly

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Holly Middle School is a public school located in Mount Holly, North Carolina, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Gaston County Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Mount Holly Middle School strives to foster a strong sense of community through extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-sponsored programs. By promoting a culture of character and achievement, the school aims to help young adolescents discover their personal interests and academic strengths. For families interested in specific school policies, calendar updates, or administrative contact information, the school maintains an active presence on the official Gaston County Schools website.

570

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Holly Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	106
Black	115
Asian	19
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	2

White
281 (49.3%)
Black
115 (20.2%)
Hispanic
106 (18.6%)
Two or More
47 (8.2%)
Asian
19 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9610
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/mtholly
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	567
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 195

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 187

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mount Holly Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	195
Grade 7	188
Grade 8	187

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mount Holly Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	48.1%
Male	296	51.9%

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