- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Simpsonville, SC
Hillcrest High
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000567
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest High has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Hillcrest High held near 2,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-107 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.2 → 105.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-107 students YoY 450231000567 · Simpsonville, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,894 enr · 17.1:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Hillcrest High held near 2,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-107 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.2 → 105.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- This school
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- Wade Hampton H
Wade Hampton High
1,790 students
What this shows Hillcrest High reports 1,894 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest High compares
Hillcrest High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 34% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,894 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,894
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.8 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 269 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Hillcrest High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wade Hampton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Simpsonville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,894 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High
How many students attend Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has 1,894 students enrolled. It is a high school in Simpsonville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,192 (2022-23) → 2,085 (2023-24), nearly flat (-107).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 17.1:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest High?
49.1% of students at Hillcrest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest High rank among high schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Simpsonville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Simpsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Hillcrest High, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.