For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,332 students in Oconee County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oconee County, SC are Walhalla Middle School, Seneca Middle School and West Oak Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconee County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oconee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walhalla Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Razorback Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4485
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4485
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 West South Fourth Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4455
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4455
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
West Oak Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Westminster Highway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4525
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4525
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Oconee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Holland Avenue
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
500 Adams Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
150 Schoolhouse Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4510
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4510
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
150-b School House Rd.
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 972-9531
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 972-9531
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
4 Eagle Lane
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4 Eagle Lane
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
501 Walhalla Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-3050
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oconee County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oconee County, SC include Walhalla Middle School, Seneca Middle School and West Oak Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oconee County?
3 public middle schools are located in Oconee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County?
Oconee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oconee County include: West Oak Middle School vs. Seneca Middle School, Walhalla Middle School vs. Seneca Middle School, Seneca Middle School vs. West Oak Middle School
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