For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,444 students in 29485, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29485, SC are Rollings Middle School Of The Arts and Lowcountry Connection Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29485 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29485, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29485, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1635 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-3610
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-3610
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lowcountry Connection Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Old Trolley Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-9305
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-9305
Gr: K-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1011 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
Gr: 6-8 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29485, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29485, SC include Rollings Middle School Of The Arts and Lowcountry Connection Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 29485?
3 public middle schools are located in 29485.
What is the racial composition of students in 29485?
29485 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Learn how multilingual learner growth models are reshaping school accountability systems and what it means for public schools in 2026.
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
Learn how school-based health clinics are funded, how billing works, and how students access care in public schools.
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Explore how urban districts adopt outdoor learning and forest school programs to boost student engagement, well-being, and academic success.
