For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 651 students in 29620, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29620, SC are Diamond Hill Elementary School and Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29620 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29620, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29620, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diamond Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Lake Secession Road
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Grades: PK-7
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Wright Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Highway 71
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5998
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5998
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29620, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29620, SC include Diamond Hill Elementary School and Wright Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29620?
2 public middle schools are located in 29620.
What is the racial composition of students in 29620?
29620 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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