Hillcrest High vs Simpsonville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
Simpsonville Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Simpsonville, South Carolina | Simpsonville Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 228 | #263 of 688 |
| National rank | #3555 of 16,910 | #18551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,894 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 1,894 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Simpsonville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 59.5).
- •Hillcrest High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •Simpsonville Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,894 students compared with 798.
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 Simpsonville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High ranks higher (69.0 vs 59.5 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 Hillcrest High and Simpsonville Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,894. Simpsonville Elementary: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and Simpsonville Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest High is 93rd of 228 and Simpsonville Elementary is 263rd of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).