For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,367 students in 29526, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29526, SC are Conway Middle School and Black Water Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29526 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29526, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29526, SC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conway Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1104 Elm Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6040
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Black Water Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 East Cox Ferry Road
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-8440
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
29526, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Four Mile Rd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Gr: 11-12 | 274 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29526, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29526, SC include Conway Middle School and Black Water Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29526?
2 public middle schools are located in 29526.
What is the racial composition of students in 29526?
29526 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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