For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,025 students in 29229, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29229, SC are Summit Parkway Middle School and Longleaf Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29229 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29229, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29229, SC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Parkway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Summit Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Gr: K-8 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Longleaf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
29229, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
425 Summit Terrace Court Build
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Gr: K-3 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29229, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29229, SC include Summit Parkway Middle School and Longleaf Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29229?
2 public middle schools are located in 29229.
What is the racial composition of students in 29229?
29229 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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