For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,503 students in 29607, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29607, SC are Sterling School, Langston Charter Middle School and Greenville Middle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29607 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29607, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29607, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Langston Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1950 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Greenville Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
339 Lowndes Avenue
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-5600
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Beck International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-1400
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Millennium Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0800
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0800
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: #66.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 Mauldin Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 916-1459
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 916-1459
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Link Academy
Charter School
78 Global Drive Drive Suite 20
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 775-1733
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 775-1733
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
29607, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Link Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
78 Global Drive Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 775-1733
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 775-1733
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
The Nevin Center (Charter) (Closed 2007)
Charter School
600 Laurens Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 751-8325
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 751-8325
Grades: 3-8
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29607, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29607, SC include Sterling School, Langston Charter Middle School and Greenville Middle Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29607?
8 public middle schools are located in 29607.
What is the racial composition of students in 29607?
29607 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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