For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 820 students in 29201, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29201, SC is Clear Dot Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29201 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29201, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29201, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Dot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Gr: PK-10 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Carolus Online Academy
Charter School
1812 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(866) 968-7512
Columbia, SC 29201
(866) 968-7512
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
29201, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 227-6422
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 227-6422
Gr: 6-11 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29201, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29201, SC include Clear Dot Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29201?
2 public middle schools are located in 29201.
What is the racial composition of students in 29201?
29201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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