Bryson Elementary vs Hillcrest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryson Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,038 students
Hillcrest High
Simpsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students
| Measure | Bryson Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina | Hillcrest High Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #269 of 688 | #93 of 228 |
| National rank | #18967 of 50,301 | #3555 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,038 | 1,894 |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | 1,894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Simpsonville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 58.8).
- •Hillcrest High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Bryson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,894 students compared with 1,038.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Bryson Elementary better than Hillcrest High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High ranks higher (69.0 vs 58.8 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 Bryson Elementary and Hillcrest High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bryson Elementary: 1,038. Hillcrest High: 1,894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bryson Elementary and Hillcrest High rank in South Carolina?
Bryson Elementary is 269th of 688 and Hillcrest High is 93rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).