For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,297 students in 29403, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29403, SC are Charleston Charter School For Math And Science, James Simons Montessori and Charleston Development Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle schools in zipcode 29403 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29403, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29403, SC Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Grades: 6-12
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
James Simons Montessori
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
741 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Charleston Development Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 Line Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-2689
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-2689
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7789
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7789
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
29403, South Carolina Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
63 Columbus Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29403, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29403, SC include Charleston Charter School For Math And Science, James Simons Montessori and Charleston Development Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29403?
4 public middle schools are located in 29403.
What is the racial composition of students in 29403?
29403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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