Hillcrest Middle vs Rafting Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.8 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
Rafting Creek Elementary
Rembert · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle Dalzell, South Carolina | Rafting Creek Elementary Rembert, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 248 | #597 of 688 |
| National rank | #9272 of 15,369 | #40353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 365 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Dalzell | Rembert |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 27.1).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Rafting Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.6).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 365 students compared with 125.
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 Rafting Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (42.5 vs 27.1 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 Rafting Creek Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Dalzell and Rembert in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle: 365. Rafting Creek Elementary: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle and Rafting Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest Middle is 124th of 248 and Rafting Creek Elementary is 597th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).