For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,373 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29720, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1890 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8473
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8473
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
A. R. Rucker Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
422 Old Dixie Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 416-8555
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 416-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8416
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8416
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
29720, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lancaster A V C High School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Gr: 9-12
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29720, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29720, SC include Buford Middle School, A. R. Rucker Middle School and South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29720?
3 public middle schools are located in 29720.
What is the racial composition of students in 29720?
29720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
