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

Best Union County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,228 students in Union County, SC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SC are Jonesville Elementary Middle School and Sims Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Union County, SC public middle schools have an score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Jonesville Elementary Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
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350 New Hope Church Road
Jonesville, SC 29353
(864) 674-5518

Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Sims Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
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2200 Whitmire Highway
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755

Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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

Union County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Excelsior Middle School (Closed 2010)

212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725

Gr: 5-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Jonesville Middle School (Closed 2012)

350 New Hope Church Road
Jonesville, SC 29353
(864) 674-5518

Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Lockhart School (Closed 2023)

212 Lockhart Drive
Lockhart, SC 29364
(864) 545-6501

Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)

Vocational School

1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SC include Jonesville Elementary Middle School and Sims Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Union County?

2 public middle schools are located in Union County.

What is the racial composition of students in Union County?

Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).