For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 128 students in Trenton, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Trenton, SC is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Trenton, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69 Nicholson Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Trenton, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Trenton, SC include Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Trenton?
1 public middle schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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