For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,264 students in 29150, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29150, SC are Alice Drive Middle School and Bates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29150 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29150, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29150, SC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alice Drive Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Bates Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Estate Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29150, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29150, SC include Alice Drive Middle School and Bates Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29150?
2 public middle schools are located in 29150.
What is the racial composition of students in 29150?
29150 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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