Best 29379 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 635 students in 29379, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29379, SC is Sims Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29379 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29379, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29379, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sims Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Whitmire Highway
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29379 South Carolina

29379, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Gr: 5-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29379, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29379, SC include Sims Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29379?
1 public middle schools are located in 29379.
What is the racial composition of students in 29379?
29379 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% 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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