For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 835 students in Central, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Central, SC is R. C. Edwards Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Central have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Central, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. C. Edwards Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1157 Madden Bridge Road
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-4200
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Central, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Central, SC include R. C. Edwards Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Central?
1 public middle schools are located in Central.
What is the racial composition of students in Central?
Central public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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