Best Public Middle Schools in Oconee County (2025-26)

Best Oconee County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Walhalla Middle School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
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177 Razorback Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4485

Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Seneca Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
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810 West South Fourth Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4455

Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #33.

West Oak Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
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501 Westminster Highway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4525

Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oconee County, SC

Oconee County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Code Elementary School (Closed 2010)

315 Holland Avenue
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435

Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Kellett Elementary School (Closed 2010)

500 Adams Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440

Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Oakway Intermediate (Closed 2016)

150 Schoolhouse Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4510

Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Oakway Middle School (Closed 2008)

150-b School House Rd.
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 972-9531

Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Tamassee Salem Middle School (Closed 2009)

4 Eagle Lane
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545

Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Tamassee-salem Middle/high (Closed 2023)

4 Eagle Lane
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545

Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Westminster Middle School (Closed 2008)

501 Walhalla Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-3050

Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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, Walhalla Middle School vs. Seneca Middle School, Seneca Middle School vs. Walhalla Middle School