For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,582 students in 29640, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29640, SC are Dacusville Middle School and Richard H. Gettys Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29640 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29640, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29640, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dacusville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 Thomas Mill Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3525
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3525
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Richard H. Gettys Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 South Pendleton Street
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3900
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29640, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29640, SC include Dacusville Middle School and Richard H. Gettys Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29640?
2 public middle schools are located in 29640.
What is the racial composition of students in 29640?
29640 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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