Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in South Carolina (2025-26)

Best South Carolina Alternative Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 alternative public middle schools serving 436 students in South Carolina.

The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in South Carolina are Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center, Empowerment And Enrichment Academy and The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

South Carolina alternative public middle schools have an score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in South Carolina (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center

Alternative School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
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5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037

Gr: 4-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #22.

Empowerment And Enrichment Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
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5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114

Gr: 5-12

Rank: #33.

The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952

Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in South Carolina?

The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in South Carolina include Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center, Empowerment And Enrichment Academy and The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.

How many alternative public middle schools are located in South Carolina?

3 alternative public middle schools are located in South Carolina.

What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?

South Carolina alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).