Hillcrest Middle vs Laing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 311 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
Laing Middle
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, South Carolina | Laing Middle Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 248 | #14 of 248 |
| National rank | #8430 of 15,369 | #1769 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 989 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| city | Simpsonville | Mount Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 46.4).
- •Laing Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Laing Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 51%).
- •Laing Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 986.
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 Laing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laing Middle ranks higher (78.3 vs 46.4 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 Laing Middle?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Mount Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle: 989. Laing Middle: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle and Laing Middle rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest Middle is 105th of 248 and Laing Middle is 14th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).