For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 247 students in 29202, SC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 29202, SC are Midlands Middle College and Carolina School For Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29202, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29202, SC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midlands Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Lexington Drive
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 822-7043
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 822-7043
Gr: 10-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Carolina School For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7405-a Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29202, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29202, SC include Midlands Middle College and Carolina School For Inquiry.
How many public charter schools are located in 29202?
2 public charter schools are located in 29202.
What is the racial composition of students in 29202?
29202 public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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