Hillcrest Middle vs Irmo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Irmo Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, South Carolina | Irmo Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 248 | #112 of 248 |
| National rank | #8430 of 15,369 | #8811 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 989 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Simpsonville | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 44.6).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Hillcrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Irmo Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.0).
- •Irmo Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 989.
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 Irmo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle ranks higher (46.4 vs 44.6 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 Irmo Middle?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle: 989. Irmo Middle: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle and Irmo Middle rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest Middle is 105th of 248 and Irmo Middle is 112th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).