Fountain Inn High vs Hillcrest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Inn High
Fountain Inn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
Hillcrest High
Simpsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students
| Measure | Fountain Inn High Fountain Inn, South Carolina | Hillcrest High Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 228 | #93 of 228 |
| National rank | #14813 of 16,910 | #3555 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,551 | 1,894 |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | 1,894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Fountain Inn | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 22.7).
- •Fountain Inn High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,894 students compared with 1,551.
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 Fountain Inn High better than Hillcrest High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High ranks higher (69.0 vs 22.7 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 Fountain Inn High and Hillcrest High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Fountain Inn and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Inn High: 1,551. Hillcrest High: 1,894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Inn High and Hillcrest High rank in South Carolina?
Fountain Inn High is 217th of 228 and Hillcrest High is 93rd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).