Best 29466 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,154 students in 29466, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29466, SC are Thomas C. Cario Middle School and Laing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29466 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29466, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29466, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Gr: 6-8 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29466 South Carolina

29466, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3003 Dunes West Blvd. Suite 2
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Gr: 1-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29466, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29466, SC include Thomas C. Cario Middle School and Laing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29466?
2 public middle schools are located in 29466.
What is the racial composition of students in 29466?
29466 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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