For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,399 students in Newberry County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newberry County, SC are Mid-carolina Middle School, Whitmire Community School (High) and Newberry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newberry County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newberry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Newberry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-carolina Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6794 Us Highway 76
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Whitmire Community School (High)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Newberry Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newberry County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newberry County, SC include Mid-carolina Middle School, Whitmire Community School (High) and Newberry Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newberry County?
3 public middle schools are located in Newberry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry County?
Newberry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% 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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