For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 888 students in 29532, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29532, SC is Darlington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29532 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29532, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29532, SC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Gr: 6-8 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
29532, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Gr: 3-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29532, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29532, SC include Darlington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29532?
1 public middle schools are located in 29532.
What is the racial composition of students in 29532?
29532 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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