D. R. Hill Middle
Lyman, SC · Middle School · Grades 7-8
Performance Overview
About This School
D. R. Hill Middle is a middle school located in Lyman, South Carolina. The school serves 702 students in grades 7-8.
With a DataScore of 55/100 (C), D. R. Hill Middle performs at the state average for South Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
D. R. Hill Middle has a DataScore of 55/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
D. R. Hill Middle has 702 students enrolled in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
Yes, D. R. Hill Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +31, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
D. R. Hill Middle is part of the Spartanburg 05 in Lyman, South Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.