Bethel Elementary vs Hillcrest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
915 students
Hillcrest Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
| Measure | Bethel Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina | Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 688 | #105 of 248 |
| National rank | #13752 of 50,301 | #8430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 915 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 915 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 42% |
| city | Simpsonville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 46.4).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.0).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 915.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bethel Elementary better than Hillcrest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bethel Elementary and Hillcrest Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Elementary: 915. Hillcrest Middle: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Elementary and Hillcrest Middle rank in South Carolina?
Bethel Elementary is 176th of 688 and Hillcrest Middle is 105th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).