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Best 29607 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,500 students in 29607, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29607, SC are Sterling School, Greenville Middle Academy and Beck International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29607 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29607, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29607, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Gr: PK-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Greenville Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
339 Lowndes Avenue
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Beck International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Millennium Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
804 Mauldin Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 916-1459
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Washington Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
East Link Academy
Charter School
78 Global Drive Drive Suite 20
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 775-1733
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Langston Charter Middle School
Charter School
1950 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29607, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29607, SC include Sterling School, Greenville Middle Academy and Beck International Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29607?
8 public middle schools are located in 29607.
What is the racial composition of students in 29607?
29607 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% 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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