For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 888 students in Kershaw, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kershaw, SC are North Central Middle School and Andrew Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Kershaw have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kershaw, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6865 Kershaw Camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6021
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6021
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Kershaw, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kershaw Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4848 Goldmine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kershaw, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kershaw, SC include North Central Middle School and Andrew Jackson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kershaw?
2 public middle schools are located in Kershaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw?
Kershaw public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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