For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 842 students in 29204, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29204, SC are W. G. Sanders Middle School and W. A. Perry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29204 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29204, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 29204, SC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W. G. Sanders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3455 Pine Belt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
W. A. Perry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-6347
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-6347
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
29204, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Midlands Math And Business Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2638 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Grades: 4-8
| 79 students
South Carolina Calvert Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3700 Forrest Drive Suite 406
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29204, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29204, SC include W. G. Sanders Middle School and W. A. Perry Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29204?
2 public middle schools are located in 29204.
What is the racial composition of students in 29204?
29204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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