For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,049 students in 29406, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC are Green Charter School Lowcountry, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and Deer Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Charter School Lowcountry
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Deer Park Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2263 Otranto Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
29406, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC include Green Charter School Lowcountry, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and Deer Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29406?
3 public middle schools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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