For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 672 students in 29379, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29379, SC is Sims Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29379 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29379, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 29379, SC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sims Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Whitmire Highway
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
29379, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Grades: 5-6
| 567 students
Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29379, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29379, SC include Sims Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29379?
1 public middle schools are located in 29379.
What is the racial composition of students in 29379?
29379 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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