For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,163 students in 29936, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29936, SC is Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29936 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29936, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29936, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 16% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Gr: 6-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
29936, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: 5-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29936, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29936, SC include Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 29936?
2 public middle schools are located in 29936.
What is the racial composition of students in 29936?
29936 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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