Best 29627 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 904 students in 29627, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29627, SC are Belton Preparatory Academy and Belton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29627 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29627, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29627, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-6595
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29627, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29627, SC include Belton Preparatory Academy and Belton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29627?
2 public middle schools are located in 29627.
What is the racial composition of students in 29627?
29627 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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