Best 29061 South Carolina Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 932 students in 29061, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29061, SC are Hopkins Middle School and Southeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle schools in zipcode 29061 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29061, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29061, SC Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Clarkson Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3331
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
731 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29061, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29061, SC include Hopkins Middle School and Southeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29061?
2 public middle schools are located in 29061.
What is the racial composition of students in 29061?
29061 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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