For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 239 students in 29944, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29944, SC is North District Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29944 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29944, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29944, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North District Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Tillman Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Gr: 7-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29944, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29944, SC include North District Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29944?
1 public middle schools are located in 29944.
What is the racial composition of students in 29944?
29944 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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