Hillcrest High vs Plain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High
Simpsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students
Plain Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
975 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Simpsonville, South Carolina | Plain Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 228 | #157 of 688 |
| National rank | #3555 of 16,910 | #12605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,894 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 1,894 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| city | Simpsonville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.0 vs 68.2).
- •Plain Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Plain Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,894 students compared with 975.
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 Hillcrest High better than Plain Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest High and Plain Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,894. Plain Elementary: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and Plain Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest High is 93rd of 228 and Plain Elementary is 157th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).