For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,426 students in 29720, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29720, SC are Buford Middle School, South Middle School and A. R. Rucker 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 19% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), 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 51% (majority Black).
Best 29720, SC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8416
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8416
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
A. R. Rucker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
422 Old Dixie Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 416-8555
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 416-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
29720, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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, South Middle School and A. R. Rucker 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 51% (majority Black).
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