For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,159 students in 29306, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29306, SC are Spartanburg Preparatory School and Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29306 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29306, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29306, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 South Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
467 South Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4435
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4435
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
29306, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Crescent Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
301 Crescent Avenue
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29306, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29306, SC include Spartanburg Preparatory School and Carver Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29306?
2 public middle schools are located in 29306.
What is the racial composition of students in 29306?
29306 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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