For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,025 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 schools 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 60% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Charter Academy
Charter School
412 Bypass 72 Nw
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 715-2151
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 715-2151
Gr: PK-7 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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?
2 public middle schools are located in 29649.
What is the racial composition of students in 29649?
29649 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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