For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 823 students in 29204, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29204, SC are W. G. Sanders Middle School and W. A. Perry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29204 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29204, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29204, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W. G. Sanders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3455 Pine Belt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
W. A. Perry Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-6347
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-6347
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29204, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29204, SC include W. G. Sanders Middle School and W. A. Perry Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29204?
2 public middle schools are located in 29204.
What is the racial composition of students in 29204?
29204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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