For the 2025 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 33%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #22.
Philip Simmons Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2065 Seven Sticks Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2590
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2590
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
29492, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2325 Charleston Regional Parkw
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Grades: PK-2
| 39 students
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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