For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 391 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 13% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), 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 76% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
29554, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1449
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Grades: PK-6
| 577 students
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 76% 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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