Best Public Middle Schools in 29223 (Columbia, SC) (2025-26)

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Best 29223 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,285 students in 29223, SC.

The top ranked public middle school in 29223, SC is E. L. Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 29223 have an score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29223, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

E. L. Wright Middle School

Magnet School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
:

Bottom 50%

2740 Alpine Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740

Gr: K-8 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29223 South Carolina

29223, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Odyssey Online Learning School (Closed 2023)

200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110

Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Palmetto State E-cademy High School (Closed 2015)

115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670

Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

South Carolina Whitmore School (Closed 2023)

501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416

Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29223, SC?

The top ranked public middle schools in 29223, SC include E. L. Wright Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 29223?

1 public middle schools are located in 29223.

What is the racial composition of students in 29223?

29223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).