Best 29720 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,290 students in 29720, SC.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 29720, SC are Buford Middle School, A. R. Rucker Middle School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 29720 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29720, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).