For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,081 students in 29206, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29206, SC are Crayton Middle School and Dent Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29206 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 29206, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 29206, SC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crayton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 Clemson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #22.
Dent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2721 Decker Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,133 students
29206, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Chesnut Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
5616 Hood Street
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Grades: 1-3
| 166 students
Pierce Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
5715 Adams Ct
Columbia, SC 29206
(808) 782-1772
Columbia, SC 29206
(808) 782-1772
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29206, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29206, SC include Crayton Middle School and Dent Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29206, SC?
2 public middle schools are located in 29206, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29206, SC?
29206, SC public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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