For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 616 students in 29406, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC are Green Charter School Lowcountry and Deer Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Charter School Lowcountry
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Deer Park Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2263 Otranto Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29406, SC include Green Charter School Lowcountry and Deer Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29406?
2 public middle schools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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