For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 286 students in 29812, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29812, SC is Guinyard-butler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29812 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29812, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29812, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guinyard-butler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
779 Allen Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Gr: 7-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29812, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29812, SC include Guinyard-butler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29812?
1 public middle schools are located in 29812.
What is the racial composition of students in 29812?
29812 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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