For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 389 students in 29624, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29624, SC is Southwood Academy For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29624 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29624, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29624, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
29624, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anderson Five Career Campus Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1110 Southwood St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
1909 Dobbins Bridge Rd.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29624, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29624, SC include Southwood Academy For The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 29624?
1 public middle schools are located in 29624.
What is the racial composition of students in 29624?
29624 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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