Hillcrest High

Summary:

Hillcrest High is a public high school located in Simpsonville, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,192 students. The school is part of the Greenville 01 School District, which is ranked 14th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest High stands out for its diverse student population, with 54.2% White, 25.09% African American, and 14.69% Hispanic students, which is higher than some nearby schools like Southside High and Woodmont High. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the top half of South Carolina high schools, with a 4-star rating and strong performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in English 2 and Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2. Hillcrest High also performs well across various student subgroups, with its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Low Socio-Economic Status, and Disabled student populations all ranking in the top half or top quarter of South Carolina high schools.

While Hillcrest High generally outperforms its nearby counterparts, it lags behind the top-performing school in the area, Mauldin High, which consistently ranks among the best high schools in the state. Additionally, Hillcrest High has seen a gradual shift in its racial composition, with the percentage of White students decreasing, and a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, Hillcrest High remains a well-performing public high school that serves a diverse student population and has shown strong academic results, particularly in its subgroup performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3665 South Industrial Drive
       Simpsonville, SC  29681


(864) 355-3500

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,134 Help


Feeder schools for Hillcrest High:

Elementary:    Bryson Elementary
    Fountain Inn Elementary
    Plain Elementary
    Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
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Middle:    Bryson Middle
    Hillcrest Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  2,192

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.2%
African American:
25.1%
Hispanic:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillcrest High ranks better than 77.9% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 14 ranked high schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hillcrest High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.2%), African American (25.1%), Hispanic (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 19.7. 15 high schools in the Greenville 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest High is $10,134. 13 high schools in the Greenville 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High 52nd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Hillcrest High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest High

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.96 71st 187 62.0%
2006 66.58 60th 191 68.6%
2007 58.34 101st 191 47.1%
2008 63.39 81st 185 56.2%
2009 53.78 103rd 188 45.2%
2010 46.02 128th 199 35.7%
2011 44.60 119th 199 40.2%
2012 53.21 106th 202 47.5%
2013 56.53 91st 203 55.2%
2014 75.95 42nd 210 80.0%
2015 60.40 60th 232 74.1%
2016 60.29 61st 231 73.6%
2017 54.45 69th 223 69.1%
2018 53.81 64th 216 70.4%
2019 54.32 70th 225 68.9%
2021 54.24 87th 227 61.7%
2022 59.74 69th 226 69.5%
2023 64.25 65th 237 72.6%
2024 69.40 52nd 235 77.9%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.03 15th 22 31.8%
2019 31.29 17th 23 26.1%
2021 37.86 23rd 31 25.8%
2022 49.31 28th 48 41.7%
2023 51.43 30th 57 47.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.08 12th 58 79.3%
2019 70.80 17th 64 73.4%
2021 58.68 18th 46 60.9%
2022 70.29 13th 61 78.7%
2023 83.65 8th 68 88.2%
2024 74.37 17th 71 76.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.13 62nd 214 71.0%
2019 48.39 78th 217 64.1%
2021 49.40 89th 213 58.2%
2022 63.69 56th 220 74.5%
2023 65.65 54th 226 76.1%
2024 71.53 41st 229 82.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.58 72nd 210 65.7%
2019 55.90 77th 213 63.8%
2021 51.40 95th 213 55.4%
2022 58.68 74th 220 66.4%
2023 67.35 59th 223 73.5%
2024 68.45 56th 225 75.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.42 69th 137 49.6%
2019 64.15 41st 143 71.3%
2021 50.15 57th 115 50.4%
2022 67.84 32nd 139 77.0%
2023 66.10 36th 141 74.5%
2024 69.64 34th 145 76.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.57 77th 156 50.6%
2024 70.38 34th 157 78.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.96 69th 213 67.6%
2019 55.97 66th 218 69.7%
2021 55.10 80th 215 62.8%
2022 59.60 66th 224 70.5%
2023 60.36 74th 229 67.7%
2024 69.94 47th 228 79.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.62 56th 183 69.4%
2019 61.71 48th 184 73.9%
2021 59.42 52nd 178 70.8%
2022 67.01 47th 190 75.3%
2023 66.25 44th 199 77.9%
2024 82.00 17th 194 91.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.27 30th 80 62.5%
2019 76.77 12th 86 86.0%
2021 50.12 50th 93 46.2%
2022 57.71 39th 108 63.9%
2023 70.41 26th 119 78.2%
2024 62.15 38th 121 68.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hillcrest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.78 86th 185 53.5%
2019 46.50 83rd 191 56.5%
2021 45.27 97th 189 48.7%
2022 56.72 67th 192 65.1%
2023 58.96 70th 197 64.5%
2024 68.59 52nd 196 73.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hillcrest High Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1047 305 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1352
1989 1090 282 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1372
1990 1081 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1342
1991 1085 252 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1337
1992 1108 256 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1364
1993 1221 284 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1505
1994 1292 316 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1609
1995 1424 344 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1780
1996 1424 344 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1780
1997 1518 324 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1865
1998 1594 353 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1972
1999 1639 356 7 34 2 n/a n/a 0 2038
2000 1587 358 8 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1993
2001 1533 386 8 48 3 n/a n/a 0 1978
2002 1605 460 22 59 1 n/a n/a 4 2151
2003 1605 460 22 59 1 n/a n/a 4 2151
2004 1609 486 25 59 2 n/a n/a 8 2189
2005 1613 510 22 92 1 n/a n/a 7 2245
2006 1530 510 18 95 2 n/a n/a 6 2161
2007 1467 541 18 119 1 n/a n/a 0 2146
2008 1377 554 16 126 2 n/a n/a 12 2087
2009 1384 590 12 137 3 n/a n/a 16 2142
2010 1376 628 12 126 2 n/a n/a 19 2163
2011 1361 601 6 134 2 10 30 0 2144
2012 1325 589 13 140 3 9 38 0 2117
2013 1324 504 11 163 2 8 44 0 2056
2014 1343 476 15 174 2 7 60 0 2077
2015 1348 467 22 194 3 4 68 0 2106
2016 1347 472 24 200 5 7 72 0 2127
2017 1323 503 27 202 2 2 81 0 2140
2018 1318 520 26 209 4 3 82 0 2162
2019 1310 528 22 229 4 4 92 0 2189
2020 1298 494 22 266 4 5 94 0 2183
2021 1365 524 23 300 5 6 113 0 2336
2022 1269 551 20 318 4 7 118 0 2287
2023 1188 550 21 322 4 4 103 0 2192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillcrest High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1352 65.9 20.5 n/a
1989 1372 68.5 20.0 n/a
1990 1342 69.8 19.2 n/a
1991 1337 67.7 19.7 5.1
1992 1364 67.0 20.3 6.2
1993 1505 76.5 19.7 7.8
1994 1609 84.0 19.2 7.6
1995 1780 91.0 19.6 5
1996 1780 91.0 19.6 5
1997 1865 92.0 20.3 7
1998 1972 94.5 20.9 9.3
1999 2038 101.5 20.1 11.2
2000 1993 100.0 19.9 12.8
2001 1978 100.4 19.7 14.5
2002 2151 108.2 19.9 17.9
2003 2151 108.2 19.9 17.9
2004 2189 112.3 19.5 19.3
2005 2245 112.8 19.9 21.5
2006 2161 116.0 18.6 24.8
2007 2146 134.0 16.0 26.9
2008 2087 114.0 18.3 30.5
2009 2142 105.5 20.3 31.9
2010 2163 106.5 20.3 34.3
2011 2144 102.5 20.9 36.5
2012 2117 104.5 20.2 38.3
2013 2056 103.0 19.9 38.6
2014 2077 103.3 20.1 36.7
2015 2106 103.0 20.4 37.3
2016 2127 110.0 19.3 34.7
2017 2140 108.5 19.7 33.1
2018 2162 110.0 19.6 34.4
2019 2189 112.0 19.5 32.9
2020 2183 114.0 19.1 34.1
2021 2336 117.5 19.8 36.1
2022 2287 108.5 21.0 40.1
2023 2192 111.1 19.7 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillcrest High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1352 65.9 20.5 n/a
1989 1372 68.5 20.0 n/a
1990 1342 69.8 19.2 n/a
1991 1337 67.7 19.7 5.1
1992 1364 67.0 20.3 6.2
1993 1505 76.5 19.7 7.8
1994 1609 84.0 19.2 7.6
1995 1780 91.0 19.6 5
1996 1780 91.0 19.6 5
1997 1865 92.0 20.3 7
1998 1972 94.5 20.9 9.3
1999 2038 101.5 20.1 11.2
2000 1993 100.0 19.9 12.8
2001 1978 100.4 19.7 14.5
2002 2151 108.2 19.9 17.9
2003 2151 108.2 19.9 17.9
2004 2189 112.3 19.5 19.3
2005 2245 112.8 19.9 21.5
2006 2161 116.0 18.6 24.8
2007 2146 134.0 16.0 26.9
2008 2087 114.0 18.3 30.5
2009 2142 105.5 20.3 31.9
2010 2163 106.5 20.3 34.3
2011 2144 102.5 20.9 36.5
2012 2117 104.5 20.2 38.3
2013 2056 103.0 19.9 38.6
2014 2077 103.3 20.1 36.7
2015 2106 103.0 20.4 37.3
2016 2127 110.0 19.3 34.7
2017 2140 108.5 19.7 33.1
2018 2162 110.0 19.6 34.4
2019 2189 112.0 19.5 32.9
2020 2183 114.0 19.1 34.1
2021 2336 117.5 19.8 36.1
2022 2287 108.5 21.0 40.1
2023 2192 111.1 19.7 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $418 (5.0%) $47 (0.6%) $465 (5.5%) $6,659 (79.4%) $1,264 (15.1%) $7,923 (94.4%) $8,389
2020 $417 (4.8%) $291 (3.3%) $708 (8.1%) $7,243 (82.8%) $794 (9.1%) $8,038 (91.9%) $8,746
2021 $434 (4.6%) $286 (3.0%) $720 (7.6%) $8,056 (85.3%) $666 (7.1%) $8,722 (92.4%) $9,442
2022 $1,014 (9.8%) $534 (5.2%) $1,548 (15.0%) $8,104 (78.6%) $656 (6.4%) $8,760 (85.0%) $10,308
2023 $695 (6.9%) $634 (6.3%) $1,329 (13.1%) $8,075 (79.7%) $731 (7.2%) $8,806 (86.9%) $10,134

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 225 High schoolsRanks 65th of 237 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Hillcrest High)62.967.9
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenville 01)67.975
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Hillcrest High)71.264.4
 6.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Greenville 01)69.362.5
 6.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Hillcrest High)78.687.1
 8.5%
   End of Course English 1 (Greenville 01)81.386.1
 4.8%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21892192
 0.1%
African American528550
 4.2%
American Indian44
Asian2221
 4.5%
Hispanic229322
 40.6%
Pacific Islander44
White13101188
 9.3%
Two or More Races92103
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%56%
 23%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest High

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,192 students attended Hillcrest High.

Hillcrest High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryson Elementary
Elementary : Fountain Inn Elementary
Elementary : Plain Elementary
Elementary : Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Elementary : Simpsonville Elementary
Middle : Bryson Middle
Middle : Hillcrest Middle

Hillcrest High ranks 52nd of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hillcrest High are 54% White, 25% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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