Best 29180 South Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 617 students in 29180, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29180, SC are Midlands Stem Charter School and Fairfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29180 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29180, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29180, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midlands Stem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
854 Hwy 321 Business South
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Gr: 7-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29180, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29180, SC include Midlands Stem Charter School and Fairfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29180?
2 public middle schools are located in 29180.
What is the racial composition of students in 29180?
29180 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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