For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,989 students in Jasper County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, SC are Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence, Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School and Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Jasper County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 16% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Gr: 6-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 John Smith Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Gr: K-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Gr: 6-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Jasper County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: 5-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1398 Church Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Gr: K-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, SC include Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence, Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School and Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jasper County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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