For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,049 students in 29406, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC are Green Charter School Lowcountry, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and Deer Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Charter School Lowcountry
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Deer Park Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2263 Otranto Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
29406, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC include Green Charter School Lowcountry, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and Deer Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29406?
3 public middle schools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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