For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 390 students in 29554, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29554, SC are Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy and Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29554 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29554, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29554, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29554, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29554, SC include Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy and Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29554?
2 public middle schools are located in 29554.
What is the racial composition of students in 29554?
29554 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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