For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 5,073 students in 29072, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29072, SC are Meadow Glen Middle School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and Beechwood 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 50% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), 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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29072, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Glen Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Ginny Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0600
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 Rawl Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
109 Innovation Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Gr: K-12 | 1,728 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
29072, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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, Pleasant Hill Middle School and Beechwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29072?
5 public middle schools are located in 29072.
What is the racial composition of students in 29072?
29072 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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