For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,472 students in 29681, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29681, SC are Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill, Hillcrest Middle School and Mauldin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29681 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29681, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29681, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0200
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0200
Gr: K-8 | 1,639 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Garrison Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Mauldin Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1190 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6770
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6770
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Bryson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3657 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-2100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29681, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29681, SC include Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill, Hillcrest Middle School and Mauldin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29681?
4 public middle schools are located in 29681.
What is the racial composition of students in 29681?
29681 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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