For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 813 students in 29671, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29671, SC are Youth Leadership Academy and Pickens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29671 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29671, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29671, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pickens Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Torch Lane
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-4100
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
29671, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1755 Shady Grove Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29671, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29671, SC include Youth Leadership Academy and Pickens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29671?
2 public middle schools are located in 29671.
What is the racial composition of students in 29671?
29671 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).