Best Dalzell Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 365 students in Dalzell, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Dalzell, SC is Hillcrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalzell, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Dalzell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dalzell, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4355 Peach Orchard Road
Dalzell, SC 29040
(803) 499-3341
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dalzell, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Dalzell, SC include Hillcrest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dalzell?
1 public schools are located in Dalzell.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalzell?
Dalzell public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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