For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 394 students in Johnston, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Johnston, SC is Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Johnston, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Columbia Road
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1997
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1997
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Johnston, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnston, SC include Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnston?
1 public middle schools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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