For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,201 students in 29486, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29486, SC are Berkeley Preparatory Academy and Cane Bay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29486 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29486, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29486, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Bee Tree Lane
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Cane Bay Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Cane Bay Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-1857
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-1857
Grades: 5-8
| 1,475 students
Rank: n/an/a
380 Coleridge Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 900-3302
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 900-3302
Grades: PK-8
| 940 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29486, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29486, SC include Berkeley Preparatory Academy and Cane Bay Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29486?
3 public middle schools are located in 29486.
What is the racial composition of students in 29486?
29486 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% 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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