For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,285 students in 29223, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29223, SC is E. L. Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E. L. Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2740 Alpine Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
Gr: K-8 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
29223, South Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29223, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29223, SC include E. L. Wright Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29223?
1 public middle schools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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