For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,956 students in 29229, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29229, SC are Summit Parkway Middle School and Longleaf Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29229 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29229, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 29229, SC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Parkway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Summit Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Grades: K-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #22.
Longleaf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
29229, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Renaissance Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
425 Summit Terrace Court Build
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Grades: K-3
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29229, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29229, SC include Summit Parkway Middle School and Longleaf Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29229?
2 public middle schools are located in 29229.
What is the racial composition of students in 29229?
29229 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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