In 1949 Hanging Rock School became a part of the Rock Hill School District. At that time, it became a two year high school with third and fourth year students going to Ironton High School or Pedro High School. The school was replaced in 1955 when Rock Hill High School was built.
In 1965, a 360 pupil elementary school was built in Hanging Rock. This school was used until the new Rock Hill School buildings were built.
