For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 365 students in 29556, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29556, SC is Kingstree Middle Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29556 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29556, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29556, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingstree Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Third Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
29556, South Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6628 Thurgood Marshall Hwy
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 382-3935
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 382-3935
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
710 Third Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
711 Thomlinson Street
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5424
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5424
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29556, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29556, SC include Kingstree Middle Magnet.
How many public middle schools are located in 29556?
1 public middle schools are located in 29556.
What is the racial composition of students in 29556?
29556 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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