For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 396 students in 29801, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29801, SC is Schofield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29801 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29801, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29801, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schofield Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Grades: 7-8
| 396 students
29801, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29801, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29801, SC include Schofield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29801?
1 public middle schools are located in 29801.
What is the racial composition of students in 29801?
29801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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