Best 29072 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 5,433 students in 29072, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29072, SC are Meadow Glen Middle School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and Beechwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29072 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29072, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29072, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Glen Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 Ginny Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
660 Rawl Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Beechwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1340 Highway 378
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
109 Innovation Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Gr: K-12 | 1,979 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29072, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29072, SC include Meadow Glen Middle School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and Beechwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29072?
5 public middle schools are located in 29072.
What is the racial composition of students in 29072?
29072 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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