For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 519 students in 29053, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29053, SC is Sandhills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29053 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29053, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29053, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandhills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
582 Meadowfield Road
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Gr: 7-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29053, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29053, SC include Sandhills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29053?
1 public middle schools are located in 29053.
What is the racial composition of students in 29053?
29053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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