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Best Orangeburg County Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,757 students in Orangeburg County, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orangeburg County, SC are Branchville High School, Felton Laboratory Charter School and North Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangeburg County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Orangeburg County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Orangeburg County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Branchville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1349 Dorange Road
Branchville, SC 29432
(803) 274-8875
Gr: 6-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Lance Street
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803) 536-7034
Gr: K-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
North Middle/high
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
692 Cromer Avenue
North, SC 29112
(803) 247-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Hunter-kinard-tyler High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7066 Norway Road
Neeses, SC 29107
(803) 263-4832
Gr: 6-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Bethune-bowman Middle/high
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4857 Charleston Highway
Rowesville, SC 29133
(803) 516-6011
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
William J. Clark Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Bennett Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Carver Edisto Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2018 Carver School Road
Cope, SC 29038
(803) 534-3554
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Elloree Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Warrior Drive
Elloree, SC 29047
(803) 897-2233
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Robert E. Howard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Belleville Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Orangeburg County, SC

Orangeburg County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elloree High School (Closed 2005)
200 Warrior Drive
Elloree, SC 29047
(803) 897-2232
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry (Closed 2014)
200 Warrior Dr
Elloree, SC 29047
(803) 897-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys (Closed 2023)
1195 St. Matthews Road, Suite
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 414-7017
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
The Orangeburg Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3720 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-4473
Gr: 9-12
Rivelon Elementary School (Closed 2023)
350 Thomas B. Eklund Circle
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2949
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics Mag Middle School (Closed 2014)
530 Hesseman Ave
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 496-1566
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Orangeburg County, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orangeburg County, SC include Branchville High School, Felton Laboratory Charter School and North Middle/high.
How many public middle schools are located in Orangeburg County?
10 public middle schools are located in Orangeburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orangeburg County?
Orangeburg County public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Orangeburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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