For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,306 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 34% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Bee Tree Lane
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Gr: K-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Cane Bay Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Cane Bay Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-1857
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-1857
Gr: 5-8 | 1,464 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
380 Coleridge Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 900-3302
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 900-3302
Gr: PK-8 | 1,078 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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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