For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,011 students in 29206, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29206, SC are Crayton Middle School and Dent Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29206 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29206, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29206, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crayton Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Clemson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Dent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2721 Decker Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
29206, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5900 Chesnut Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Gr: 2-6
5616 Hood Street
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Gr: 1-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
5715 Adams Ct
Columbia, SC 29206
(808) 782-1772
Columbia, SC 29206
(808) 782-1772
Gr: PK-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29206, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29206, SC include Crayton Middle School and Dent Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29206?
2 public middle schools are located in 29206.
What is the racial composition of students in 29206?
29206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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