Hillcrest High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681 · Greenville 01
#93 of 228 high schools in South Carolina
#3555 of 16,910 nationally
About Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High is a public high located in Simpsonville, in the Greenville 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,894 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 93rd of 228 ranked high schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,894.
There are 17 schools in Simpsonville; Hillcrest High ranks 5th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillcrest High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bryson Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students · 369 m away
Bryson Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,038 students · 2.5 km away
Plain Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
975 students · 3.9 km away
Simpsonville Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students · 4.0 km away
Fountain Inn Elementary
Fountain Inn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,055 students · 4.0 km away
Hillcrest Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students · 4.6 km away
Fountain Inn High
Fountain Inn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students · 4.6 km away
Brashier Middle College Charter High
Simpsonville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
511 students · 5.6 km away
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,621 students · 6.2 km away
Greenbrier Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
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1,899 students
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1,905 students
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1,921 students
Easley High
Easley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,862 students
Riverside High
Greer · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
Gaffney High
Gaffney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,827 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest High a good school?
Hillcrest High has a Success Index (US) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #93 of 228 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillcrest High rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest High ranks #93 of 228 high schools in South Carolina and #3555 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High had 1,894 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest High a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.