For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,154 students in 29466, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29466, SC are Thomas C. Cario Middle School and Laing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29466 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29466, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29466, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Gr: 6-8 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
29466, South Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gates School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3003 Dunes West Blvd. Suite 2
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Gr: 1-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29466, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29466, SC include Thomas C. Cario Middle School and Laing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29466?
2 public middle schools are located in 29466.
What is the racial composition of students in 29466?
29466 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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