For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,482 students in 29730, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29730, SC are Saluda Trail Middle School, W. C. Sullivan Middle School and Castle Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29730 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29730, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29730, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saluda Trail Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Saluda Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1800
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
W. C. Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1450
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Castle Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2382 Firetower Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1400
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy-fort Mill
Charter School
505 University Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(839) 293-6550
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(839) 293-6550
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29730, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29730, SC include Saluda Trail Middle School, W. C. Sullivan Middle School and Castle Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29730?
4 public middle schools are located in 29730.
What is the racial composition of students in 29730?
29730 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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