For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,815 students in 29906, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29906, SC are Riverview Charter School, Lowcountry Montessori School and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29906 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29906, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29906, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Gr: K-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
29906, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Albacore St.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Gr: 3-8
345 Elliott Dr
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Gr: PK-2
221 E. Cardinal Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Gr: PK-2
81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29906, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29906, SC include Riverview Charter School, Lowcountry Montessori School and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29906?
3 public middle schools are located in 29906.
What is the racial composition of students in 29906?
29906 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).