For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,600 students in 29492, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29492, SC are Daniel Island School and Philip Simmons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29492 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29492, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29492, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Island School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2365 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Gr: K-8 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Philip Simmons Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2065 Seven Sticks Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2590
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2590
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
29492, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2325 Charleston Regional Parkw
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Gr: PK-2 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29492, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29492, SC include Daniel Island School and Philip Simmons Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29492?
2 public middle schools are located in 29492.
What is the racial composition of students in 29492?
29492 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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