D. R. Hill Middle vs Tyger River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. R. Hill Middle
Lyman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
562 students
Tyger River Elementary
Duncan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | D. R. Hill Middle Lyman, South Carolina | Tyger River Elementary Duncan, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #106 of 248 | #37 of 688 |
| National rank | #8471 of 15,369 | #3715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Lyman | Duncan |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tyger River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 46.2).
- •D. R. Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •D. R. Hill Middle is the larger school with 562 students compared with 473.
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 D. R. Hill Middle better than Tyger River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tyger River Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 46.2 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 D. R. Hill Middle and Tyger River Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lyman and Duncan in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. R. Hill Middle: 562. Tyger River Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. R. Hill Middle and Tyger River Elementary rank in South Carolina?
D. R. Hill Middle is 106th of 248 and Tyger River Elementary is 37th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).