For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,455 students in 29301, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29301, SC are Green Charter School Spartanburg and Fairforest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29301 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29301, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29301, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Charter School Spartanburg
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highw
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Fairforest Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1270
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1270
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29301, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29301, SC include Green Charter School Spartanburg and Fairforest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29301?
2 public middle schools are located in 29301.
What is the racial composition of students in 29301?
29301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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