Hillcrest Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681 · Greenville 01
#105 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina
#8430 of 15,369 nationally
About Hillcrest Middle
Hillcrest Middle is a public middle located in Simpsonville, in the Greenville 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 989 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 105th of 248 ranked middle schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (55th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 989.
There are 17 schools in Simpsonville; Hillcrest Middle ranks 15th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
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
- 989
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Hillcrest Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Simpsonville Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students · 1.7 km away
Bethel Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
915 students · 3.2 km away
Plain Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
975 students · 3.5 km away
Greenbrier Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students · 4.2 km away
Bryson Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students · 4.2 km away
Hillcrest High
Simpsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students · 4.6 km away
Bell's Crossing Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
877 students · 4.7 km away
GREEN Upstate High School Greenville
Simpsonville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
390 students · 5.2 km away
Monarch Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
870 students · 5.3 km away
Mauldin High
Mauldin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,133 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Laing Middle
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
Irmo Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
Chapin Intermediate
Chapin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
985 students
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Greenville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
Kelly Mill Middle
Blythewood · Public middle · Grades 2–8
979 students
Rainbow Lake Middle
Chesnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Middle a good school?
Hillcrest Middle has a Success Index (US) of 46.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #105 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 #105 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina and #8430 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle had 989 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.