For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 500 students in Jefferson, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in Jefferson, SC is New Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5738 Highway 151
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6830
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6830
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, SC include New Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson?
1 public middle schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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