D.R. Hill Middle School

D.R. Hill Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
1303 Holly Springs Rd,  Lyman, SC
Spartanburg County School District No. 5
3.8
2.6
699 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
328:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
50.9%
Black
22.5%
Hispanic
17.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
8/4/2017
It was just better than all the schools I been to. Better staff, administrators, and environment. Choose this and not those other schools in the ol' Greenville School District.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/21/2025
D.R. Hill Middle School is truly a standout in every way. The teachers and staff are dedicated, supportive, and genuinely care about the success and well-being of every student. From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel welcomed and part of a positive, nurturing environment.The academic p...
5.0 parent
7/10/2025
This is a great school. They offer so many opportunities to the kids, and the teachers go above and beyond.
1.0 student
4/11/2025
This school is so horrible! If you are new and starting 6th or 7th from a different state or county you will be humiliated and make no new friends. Some people's mental health is getting worse because of drama or teachers assigning too much homework. Teachers don't really teach they just give us goo...
2.0 student
1/16/2025
this school is terrible. there is a fight every other day, constant fight threats from other students, and more. teachers dont even teach, they just give us slides to copy down onto paper and yap nonstop about random things. the lunch is disgusting. the kids are so immature. other kids mental health...

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D.R. Hill Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Lyman, SC, in the Lyman neighborhood, and is served by the Spartanburg County School District No. 5 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 699 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. D.R. Hill Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $314,516. Discover additional schools in the area, like Inman Christian Academy, Calvary Christian School, High Point Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lyman has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near D.R. Hill Middle School.

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