For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 571 students in 29585, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29585, SC are Waccamaw Middle School and Coastal Montessori Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29585 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29585, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29585, SC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
247 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-0106
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-0106
Gr: 7-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Coastal Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Old Plantation Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Gr: 1-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29585, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29585, SC include Waccamaw Middle School and Coastal Montessori Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 29585?
2 public middle schools are located in 29585.
What is the racial composition of students in 29585?
29585 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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