Ebenezer Middle vs Hillcrest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ebenezer Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
Hillcrest Middle
Dalzell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
| Measure | Ebenezer Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Hillcrest Middle Dalzell, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 248 | #124 of 248 |
| National rank | #12688 of 15,369 | #9272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 41% |
| city | Sumter | Dalzell |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 25.9).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Ebenezer Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 365 students compared with 352.
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 Ebenezer Middle better than Hillcrest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (42.5 vs 25.9 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 Ebenezer Middle and Hillcrest Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Dalzell in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ebenezer Middle: 352. Hillcrest Middle: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ebenezer Middle and Hillcrest Middle rank in South Carolina?
Ebenezer Middle is 205th of 248 and Hillcrest Middle is 124th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).