For the 2025 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 13% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingstree Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Third Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
29556, South Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6628 Thurgood Marshall Hwy
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 382-3935
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 382-3935
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
710 Third Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
711 Thomlinson Street
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5424
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5424
Grades: 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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