Best 29401 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 537 students in 29401, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29401, SC is Buist Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29401 have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 96% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29401, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Gr: 3-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29401, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29401, SC include Buist Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29401?
1 public middle schools are located in 29401.
What is the racial composition of students in 29401?
29401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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