For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,920 students in 29621, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29621, SC are Mccants Middle School, The South Carolina Preparatory Academy and Glenview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29621 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29621, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29621, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccants Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Grades: 6-12
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Old Williamston Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29621, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29621, SC include Mccants Middle School, The South Carolina Preparatory Academy and Glenview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29621?
3 public middle schools are located in 29621.
What is the racial composition of students in 29621?
29621 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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