Enrollment
989
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Simpsonville, SC
Hillcrest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001245
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest Middle
Hillcrest Middle is a large middle school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, enrolling 989 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of South Carolina schools and 22% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 989 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% 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: 251 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 989 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Simpsonville's middle schools, it stands alongside Bryson Middle (941 students): Hillcrest Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 17.4:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Hillcrest Middle.
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 Middle compares
Hillcrest Middle 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 40% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.6%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Hillcrest Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Hillcrest Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Middle'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
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Simpsonville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~989 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Middle
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle has 989 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Simpsonville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Middle?
44.2% of students at Hillcrest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Middle is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest Middle rank among middle schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Simpsonville on the city page.
Is Hillcrest Middle a good school?
Hillcrest Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. 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 Middle, 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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