For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 692 students in Elgin, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in Elgin, SC is Leslie M. Stover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elgin, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leslie M. Stover Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-7414
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-7414
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Elgin, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Spears Creek Church Rd
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2536
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2536
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elgin, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elgin, SC include Leslie M. Stover Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elgin?
1 public middle schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% 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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