For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,285 students in 29223, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in 29223, SC is E. L. Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E. L. Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2740 Alpine Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
Grades: K-8
| 1,285 students
29223, South Carolina 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29223, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29223, SC include E. L. Wright Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29223?
1 public middle schools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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