For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 519 students in 29053, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29053, SC is Sandhills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29053 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29053, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29053, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandhills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
582 Meadowfield Road
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Gr: 7-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29053, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29053, SC include Sandhills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29053?
1 public middle schools are located in 29053.
What is the racial composition of students in 29053?
29053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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