For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 247 students in 29202, SC (there are , serving 12 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29202, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29202, SC are Midlands Middle College and Carolina School For Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29202, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29202, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midlands Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Lexington Drive
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 822-7043
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 822-7043
Gr: 10-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Carolina School For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7405-a Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29202, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29202, SC include Midlands Middle College and Carolina School For Inquiry.
How many public schools are located in 29202?
2 public schools are located in 29202.
What percentage of students in 29202 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29202 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29202?
29202 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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