Best Oconee County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walhalla Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 Razorback Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4485
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15440 Wells Hwy
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4455
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
West Oak Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Westminster Highway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4525
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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?

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