For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,426 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 33% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29526, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conway Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1104 Elm Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6040
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Black Water Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
29526, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Four Mile Rd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Grades: 11-12
| 274 students
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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