Hillcrest Middle vs Plain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.5 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
Plain Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
975 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, South Carolina | Plain Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 248 | #157 of 688 |
| National rank | #8430 of 15,369 | #12605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 989 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| city | Simpsonville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 46.4).
- •Plain Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Plain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Plain Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.0).
- •Hillcrest Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 975.
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 Plain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plain Elementary ranks higher (68.2 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 Plain Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle: 989. Plain Elementary: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle and Plain Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hillcrest Middle is 105th of 248 and Plain Elementary is 157th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).