For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 616 students in Starr, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Starr, SC is Starr-iva Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starr, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Starr have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Starr, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starr-iva Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1034 Rainey Road
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Starr, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Starr, SC include Starr-iva Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Starr?
1 public middle schools are located in Starr.
What is the racial composition of students in Starr?
Starr public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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