Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of Evergreen, Alabama, in Conecuh County. The school serves 317 students in grades 9 through 12, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. Hillcrest High has 17 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a supportive learning environment.

The school is situated in a neighborhood with a median household income of $38,324 and a median home value of $101,000. About 12% of the population in the 36401 ZIP code has a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 20.2%. Hillcrest High School's MySchoolScout rating is 2.8 out of 10, placing it at the 5th percentile among Alabama schools.

In terms of academic performance, the school’s state ranking is 1288 out of 1360, with an academic score of 1.7 out of 10. Students at Hillcrest High are working to improve their proficiency in both ELA/Reading, where 15% are proficient or above, and Math, where only 5% are proficient or above. The school is focused on student development and providing a supportive learning environment for its community.

Hillcrest High School is nestled in a rural setting, offering a close-knit community atmosphere for its students and families.

While current test scores at Hillcrest High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Hillcrest High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.