For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 895 students in 29532, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29532, SC is Darlington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29532 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29532, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29532, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
29532, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29532, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29532, SC include Darlington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29532?
1 public middle schools are located in 29532.
What is the racial composition of students in 29532?
29532 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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