For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,046 students in 29611, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29611, SC are Powdersville Middle School, Legacy Early College and Tanglewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29611 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29611, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29611, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powdersville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Early College
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Gr: PK-12 | 1,583 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44 Merriwoods Drive
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4500
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
29611, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 South Old Piedmont Hwy
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 299-8320
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 299-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Legacy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Gr: K-12 | 1,323 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
900 Woodside Ave
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 241-3285
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 241-3285
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29611, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29611, SC include Powdersville Middle School, Legacy Early College and Tanglewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29611?
3 public middle schools are located in 29611.
What is the racial composition of students in 29611?
29611 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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