For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 672 students in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Shandon is Hand Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hand Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Wheat Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2947
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2947
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia, SC include Hand Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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