High Hills Elementary vs Hillcrest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Hills Elementary
Shaw Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
435 students
Hillcrest Middle
Dalzell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
| Measure | High Hills Elementary Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina | Hillcrest Middle Dalzell, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 688 | #124 of 248 |
| National rank | #44460 of 50,301 | #9272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Shaw Air Force Base | Dalzell |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 20.6).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.4).
- •High Hills Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 365.
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 High Hills Elementary better than Hillcrest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (42.5 vs 20.6 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 High Hills Elementary and Hillcrest Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Shaw Air Force Base and Dalzell in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Hills Elementary: 435. Hillcrest Middle: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Hills Elementary and Hillcrest Middle rank in South Carolina?
High Hills Elementary is 651st of 688 and Hillcrest Middle is 124th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).