For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,425 students in 29212, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29212, SC are Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center, Irmo Middle School and Empowerment And Enrichment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29212 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29212, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29212, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Gr: 4-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Irmo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6051 Wescott Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29212, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29212, SC include Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center, Irmo Middle School and Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29212?
3 public middle schools are located in 29212.
What is the racial composition of students in 29212?
29212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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