Greenbrier Elementary vs Hillcrest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenbrier Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students
Hillcrest Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
| Measure | Greenbrier Elementary Greenville, South Carolina | Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 688 | #105 of 248 |
| National rank | #19356 of 50,301 | #8430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 876 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Greenville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenbrier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 46.4).
- •Greenbrier Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Greenbrier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Greenbrier Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.0).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 876.
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 Greenbrier Elementary better than Hillcrest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Greenbrier Elementary ranks higher (58.3 vs 46.4 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 Greenbrier Elementary and Hillcrest Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Greenville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenbrier Elementary: 876. Hillcrest Middle: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenbrier Elementary and Hillcrest Middle rank in South Carolina?
Greenbrier Elementary is 278th of 688 and Hillcrest Middle is 105th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).