D. R. Hill Middle School

1303 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 732 students in grades 7-8, D. R. Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

D. R. Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

D. R. Hill Middle School's student population of 732 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

D. R. Hill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D. R. Hill Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#701 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
39%
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38%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
12%
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Black
21%
32%
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White
51%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is D. R. Hill Middle School's ranking?
D. R. Hill Middle School is ranked #701 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are D. R. Hill Middle School often compared to?
D. R. Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Chapel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend D. R. Hill Middle School?
732 students attend D. R. Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of D. R. Hill Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D. R. Hill Middle School?
D. R. Hill Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does D. R. Hill Middle School offer ?
D. R. Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is D. R. Hill Middle School part of?
D. R. Hill Middle School is part of Spartanburg 05 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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