For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 128 students in Trenton, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in Trenton, SC is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Trenton, SC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69 Nicholson Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Trenton, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Trenton, SC include Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Trenton?
1 public middle schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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