Hillcrest Middle School

Though I was much happier with High Hills Elementary School and how comfortable they made you feel there, like family and very open-door policy, Hillcrest DOES have excellent teachers, especially their male teachers! They are the father figure that so many kids do not have for various reasons, one being they are deployed overseas, since this school is right off Shaw Air Force Base, but also for the less privileged families! I'd like to see more warmth in this school, which I think is what the principal is responsible for making of that kind of atmosphere, but overall, I'm very pleased with this school and all they offer in our community!

This school truely is one of the best you'll find. I've recently have been moving alot and changing school, from Sumter to Aliken, West Columbia and recently Columbia;unfortunately I haven't found or had a funner time than at Hillcrest. I was a previous student and I certainly wish I still was.

I do not know who is running the school. Administrators do not know the right hand from the left. I felt like I was in a prison when it comes to the amount of responsibility I was given. No one trust anyone else.
--Submitted by a student

This school rocks. People judge the building and not the teaching! My son loves it there. I can't wait til my daughter can attend next year. They offer free before tutoring and extra help when needed. Don;t listen to what you hear from rumors until you try it. My husband is Military and we were suprized but, Happy! :) L
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attends this school. She was involved in an incident on the bus involving the misbehavior of another student. The bus driver, the principal, the vice principal, and the other student's parents handled the situation in an exemplary manner. My daughter and I feel safe with her attending the school and riding the buses.
--Submitted by a parent

wounderful school , lunch and breakfast needs inproving !
--Submitted by a student

My daughter attended this school and i would never recommend it to anyone the special ed was so bad. The rest of the school was ok. But i think there are better schools out there that take time out with your child and help better educate them more then scold them all day.
--Submitted by a parent

The best choice for public school, compared to others in the area. The school is well ran and the principal/teachers do their best to enforce discipline. The school is clean and well maintained. The biggest problem you'll see is the lack of self discipline exhibited by the students. I think it's a 'regional' thing. The staff does a great job dealing with them. Great programs for students and parents willing to put in the effort. Overall 8 out of 10.
--Submitted by William Stuhr, a parent