For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 559 students in Lee County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, SC are Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical and Lee Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Central Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Charlene Lane
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Grades: 4-5
| 222 students
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Lee County Career And Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1804 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mary L. Dinkins Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
124 Gregg St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
P.o. Box 177
Elliott, SC 29046
(803) 428-3610
Elliott, SC 29046
(803) 428-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, SC include Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical and Lee Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
2 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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