For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 8,565 students in 29210, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29210, SC are Sc Connections Academy, St. Andrews Middle School and The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29210 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29210, 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 29210, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sc Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Executive Center Drive Sui
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Gr: K-12 | 6,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
St. Andrews Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1231 Bluefield Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8910
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8910
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Carolus Online Academy
Charter School
101 Westpark Boulevard Suite C
Columbia, SC 29210
(866) 968-7512
Columbia, SC 29210
(866) 968-7512
Gr: K-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29210, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29210, SC include Sc Connections Academy, St. Andrews Middle School and The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29210?
4 public middle schools are located in 29210.
What is the racial composition of students in 29210?
29210 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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