For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 752 students in Belton, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belton, SC are Belton Preparatory Academy and Belton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belton, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Belton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belton, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Belton, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charles Aiken Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
10612 Augusta Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Belton, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Belton, SC include Belton Preparatory Academy and Belton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belton?
2 public middle schools are located in Belton.
What is the racial composition of students in Belton?
Belton public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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