For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,941 students in 29732, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29732, SC are York Preparatory Academy, Riverwalk Academy and Dutchman Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29732 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29732, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29732, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #22.
Riverwalk Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Mount Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 327-8400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 327-8400
Grades: K-12
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Dutchman Creek Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4757 Mount Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 985-1700
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 985-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #44.
Rawlinson Road Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2631 West Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1500
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #55.
The Palmetto School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
386 East Black Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6555
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6555
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
29732, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2240 Rosewood Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1540
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1540
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29732, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29732, SC include York Preparatory Academy, Riverwalk Academy and Dutchman Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29732?
5 public middle schools are located in 29732.
What is the racial composition of students in 29732?
29732 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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