For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,332 students in Oconee County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oconee County, SC are Walhalla Middle School, Seneca Middle School and West Oak Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconee County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oconee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walhalla Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Razorback Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4485
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4485
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 West South Fourth Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4455
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4455
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #33.
West Oak Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Westminster Highway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4525
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4525
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Oconee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 Holland Avenue
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
500 Adams Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
150 Schoolhouse Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4510
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4510
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
150-b School House Rd.
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 972-9531
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 972-9531
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
4 Eagle Lane
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
4 Eagle Lane
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Grades: 6-12
| 247 students
501 Walhalla Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-3050
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oconee County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oconee County, SC include Walhalla Middle School, Seneca Middle School and West Oak Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oconee County?
3 public middle schools are located in Oconee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County?
Oconee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oconee County include: West Oak Middle School vs. Seneca Middle School, Seneca Middle School vs. West Oak Middle School, Walhalla Middle School vs. Seneca Middle School
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