For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 800 students in Moore, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Moore, SC is R. P. Dawkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Moore have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Moore, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. P. Dawkins Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 East Blackstock Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-8088
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-8088
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Moore, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Moore, SC include R. P. Dawkins Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Moore?
1 public middle schools are located in Moore.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore?
Moore public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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