For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 274 students in New Ellenton, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in New Ellenton, SC is New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Ellenton, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in New Ellenton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 New Ellenton, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
814 Main Street South
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8200
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Ellenton, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Ellenton, SC include New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Ellenton?
1 public middle schools are located in New Ellenton.
What is the racial composition of students in New Ellenton?
New Ellenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% 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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