For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,826 students in 29927, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29927, SC are Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School and Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29927 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29927, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29927, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 John Smith Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Grades: K-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Grades: 6-12
| 626 students
29927, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 539 students
1398 Church Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Grades: K-12
| 641 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29927, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29927, SC include Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School and Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29927?
3 public middle schools are located in 29927.
What is the racial composition of students in 29927?
29927 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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