For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 831 students in 29926, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29926, SC is Hilton Head Island Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29926 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29926, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29926, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Head Island Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-4500
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
29926, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 Wilborn Rd.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-7450
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 2,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29926, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29926, SC include Hilton Head Island Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29926?
1 public middle schools are located in 29926.
What is the racial composition of students in 29926?
29926 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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