For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,062 students in 29115, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29115, SC are William J. Clark Middle School and Robert E. Howard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 29115 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29115, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29115, SC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J. Clark Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 Bennett Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-2200
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #22.
Robert E. Howard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Belleville Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5470
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5470
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
29115, South Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1195 St. Matthews Road, Suite
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 414-7017
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 414-7017
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
350 Thomas B. Eklund Circle
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2949
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2949
Grades: PK-2
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29115, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29115, SC include William J. Clark Middle School and Robert E. Howard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29115?
2 public middle schools are located in 29115.
What is the racial composition of students in 29115?
29115 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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