Best 29115 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 983 students in 29115, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29115, SC are William J. Clark Middle School and Robert E. Howard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29115 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29115, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29115, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William J. Clark Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Bennett Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Robert E. Howard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Belleville Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29115, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29115, SC include William J. Clark Middle School and Robert E. Howard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29115?
2 public middle schools are located in 29115.
What is the racial composition of students in 29115?
29115 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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