For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 509 students in Saint Matthews, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Saint Matthews, SC is St. Matthews K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Matthews, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Matthews have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Saint Matthews, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Matthews K-8 School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Saint Matthews, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 Herlong Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
404 Agnes Street
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Matthews, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Matthews, SC include St. Matthews K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Matthews?
1 public middle schools are located in Saint Matthews.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Matthews?
Saint Matthews public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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