For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 964 students in 29418, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29418, SC are Palmetto Scholars Academy and Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29418 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29418, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29418, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-8383
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-8383
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
29418, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7350 Cross County Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29418, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29418, SC include Palmetto Scholars Academy and Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science.
How many public middle schools are located in 29418?
2 public middle schools are located in 29418.
What is the racial composition of students in 29418?
29418 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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