For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 668 students in 29560, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29560, SC are J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet and Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29560 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29560, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29560, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Carver Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8651
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8651
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
29560, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Gr: 6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1009 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
652 Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29560, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29560, SC include J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet and Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29560?
2 public middle schools are located in 29560.
What is the racial composition of students in 29560?
29560 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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