For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,093 students in 29016, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29016, SC are Blythewood Middle School, Muller Road Middle School and Kelly Mill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29016 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29016, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29016, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blythewood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2351 Longtown Road East
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Muller Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1031 Muller Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Gr: K-8 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Kelly Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Gr: 2-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29016, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29016, SC include Blythewood Middle School, Muller Road Middle School and Kelly Mill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29016?
3 public middle schools are located in 29016.
What is the racial composition of students in 29016?
29016 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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