For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 371 students in 29902, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29902, SC is Beaufort Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29902 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29902, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29902, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-5700
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
29902, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2900 Mink Point Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29902, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29902, SC include Beaufort Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29902?
1 public middle schools are located in 29902.
What is the racial composition of students in 29902?
29902 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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