Dillon High vs Philip Simmons High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillon High
Dillon · Public high · Grades 9–12
804 students
Philip Simmons High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
| Measure | Dillon High Dillon, South Carolina | Philip Simmons High Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 228 | #70 of 228 |
| National rank | #7845 of 16,910 | #2790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 804 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Dillon | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip Simmons High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 52.0).
- •Philip Simmons High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Philip Simmons High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Philip Simmons High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Dillon High is the larger school with 804 students compared with 797.
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 Dillon High better than Philip Simmons High?
On the Success Index (US), Philip Simmons High ranks higher (72.1 vs 52.0 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 Dillon High and Philip Simmons High?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Dillon and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillon High: 804. Philip Simmons High: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillon High and Philip Simmons High rank in South Carolina?
Dillon High is 164th of 228 and Philip Simmons High is 70th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).