For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 418 students in 29709, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29709, SC is Chesterfield-ruby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29709 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29709, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29709, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14445 Highway 9
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
29709, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
344 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29709, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29709, SC include Chesterfield-ruby Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29709?
1 public middle schools are located in 29709.
What is the racial composition of students in 29709?
29709 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% 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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