Enrollment
1,894
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000567
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High is a large high school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,894 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,894 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 436 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,894 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Simpsonville's high schools, it stands alongside Brashier Middle College Charter High (511 students): Hillcrest High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 18.9:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Hillcrest High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillcrest High compares
Hillcrest High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Hillcrest High.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillcrest High a good school?
Hillcrest High earns 43/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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