For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,833 students in 29449, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29449, SC are Lowcountry Leadership Charter School, Bridges Preparatory School and Haut Gap Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29449 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29449, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29449, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5139 Gibson Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Grades: K-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Boundary St
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Grades: K-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #33.
Haut Gap Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Bohicket Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Baptist Hill High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5117 Baptist Hill Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2276
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2276
Grades: 6-12
| 508 students
29449, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7184 Highway 162
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-3992
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-3992
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
7224 Hwy 162
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2391
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2391
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29449, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29449, SC include Lowcountry Leadership Charter School, Bridges Preparatory School and Haut Gap Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29449?
4 public middle schools are located in 29449.
What is the racial composition of students in 29449?
29449 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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