Fountain Inn High vs Hillcrest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.6 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 Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
| Measure | Fountain Inn High Fountain Inn, South Carolina | Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 228 | #105 of 248 |
| National rank | #14813 of 16,910 | #8430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,551 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Fountain Inn | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 22.7).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.9).
- •Fountain Inn High is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 989.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (46.4 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 Middle?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Fountain Inn and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Inn High: 1,551. Hillcrest Middle: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Inn High and Hillcrest Middle rank in South Carolina?
Fountain Inn High is 217th of 228 and Hillcrest Middle is 105th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).