For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,303 students in 29150, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29150, SC are Alice Drive Middle School and Bates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29150 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29150, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29150, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice Drive Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Bates Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Estate Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29150, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29150, SC include Alice Drive Middle School and Bates Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29150?
2 public middle schools are located in 29150.
What is the racial composition of students in 29150?
29150 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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