For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,398 students in 29072, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29072, SC are Meadow Glen Middle School, Beechwood Middle School and Pleasant Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29072 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29072, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 29072, SC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Glen Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Ginny Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0600
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #22.
Beechwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1340 Highway 378
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-5700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,034 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 Rawl Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 North Lake Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
29072, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Hendrix St
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29072, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29072, SC include Meadow Glen Middle School, Beechwood Middle School and Pleasant Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29072, SC?
4 public middle schools are located in 29072, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29072, SC?
29072, SC public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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