For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 646 students in 29649, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29649, SC is Northside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29649 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29649, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29649, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
29649, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29649, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29649, SC include Northside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29649?
1 public middle schools are located in 29649.
What is the racial composition of students in 29649?
29649 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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