Best 29588 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,256 students in 29588, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29588, SC are Socastee Middle School, St. James Middle School and Forestbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29588 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29588, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29588, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Socastee Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Sheffield Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6051
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9775 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-5543
Gr: 7-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Forestbrook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 Gator Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29588, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29588, SC include Socastee Middle School, St. James Middle School and Forestbrook Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29588?
3 public middle schools are located in 29588.
What is the racial composition of students in 29588?
29588 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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