Hillcrest Middle vs Oakland Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Middle
Dalzell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
Oakland Primary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
520 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle Dalzell, South Carolina | Oakland Primary Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 248 | #538 of 688 |
| National rank | #9272 of 15,369 | #36203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 365 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Dalzell | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 33.6).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.3).
- •Oakland Primary is the larger school with 520 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 Hillcrest Middle better than Oakland Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (42.5 vs 33.6 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 Hillcrest Middle and Oakland Primary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Dalzell and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle: 365. Oakland Primary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle and Oakland Primary rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest Middle is 124th of 248 and Oakland Primary is 538th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).