For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 787 students in 29706, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29706, SC are Academy For Teaching And Learning and Chester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29706 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29706, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29706, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Teaching And Learning
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Gr: K-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Chester Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
29706, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Gr: PK-5 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29706, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29706, SC include Academy For Teaching And Learning and Chester Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29706?
2 public middle schools are located in 29706.
What is the racial composition of students in 29706?
29706 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).