For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 alternative public middle schools serving 422 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in South Carolina are Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center, Empowerment And Enrichment Academy and The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in South Carolina (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Grades: 4-12
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1731 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in South Carolina include Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center, Empowerment And Enrichment Academy and The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in South Carolina?
3 alternative public middle schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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