Hillcrest Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dalzell, South Carolina 29040 · Sumter 01
#124 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina
#9272 of 15,369 nationally
About Hillcrest Middle
Hillcrest Middle is a public middle located in Dalzell, in the Sumter 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 365 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 124th of 248 ranked middle schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 365.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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435 students · 5.1 km away
Shaw Heights Elementary
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404 students · 5.3 km away
Oakland Primary
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520 students · 5.6 km away
Ebenezer Middle
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352 students · 6.0 km away
Rafting Creek Elementary
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Cherryvale Elementary
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477 students · 8.0 km away
Alice Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students · 13 km away
Alice Drive Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
783 students · 14 km away
Willow Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students · 14 km away
West Lee Elementary
Rembert · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students · 14 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Middle a good school?
Hillcrest Middle has a Success Index (US) of 42.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #124 of 248 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 Middle rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest Middle ranks #124 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina and #9272 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle had 365 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.