For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 297 students in 29574, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29574, SC is Palmetto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29574 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29574, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29574, SC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 O'neal Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
29574, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broad St.
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3740
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3740
Gr: 5-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
3549 South Hwy 501
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 362-1974
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 362-1974
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29574, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29574, SC include Palmetto Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29574?
1 public middle schools are located in 29574.
What is the racial composition of students in 29574?
29574 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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