Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, Hillcrest Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 955 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Hillcrest Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hillcrest Middle School is ranked #378 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hillcrest Middle School often compared to?
Hillcrest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
955 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hillcrest Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School offer ?
Hillcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
This school is fantastic! The teachers are world class and are very sweet! When I was a student at HMS, I looked forward to going to school! This school prepares you for success.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brady Brewer
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 955 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
