For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 6,655 students in 29210, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29210, SC are Sc Connections Academy, St. Andrews Middle School and The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29210 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29210, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29210, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sc Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Executive Center Drive Sui
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Grades: K-12
| 5,955 students
Rank: #22.
St. Andrews Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1231 Bluefield Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8910
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8910
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
220 Stoneridge Drive Suite 403
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
29210, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad River Road Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4460 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2853
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2853
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kirkland High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4344 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Sc Virtual Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
140 Stoneridge Drive Suite 420
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 253-6222
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 253-6222
Grades: K-12
| 3,503 students
Stevenson Correctional Institution (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4546 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-1873
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-1873
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Walden (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4340 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-8580
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-8580
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29210, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29210, SC include Sc Connections Academy, St. Andrews Middle School and The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29210?
4 public middle schools are located in 29210.
What is the racial composition of students in 29210?
29210 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% 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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