Best Middle Schools in the Charleston, SC Area
Are you looking for information on top public middle schools in the Charleston area? Below you'll find rankings on some of the best Charleston-area middle schools including Buist Academy, Belle Hall Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant Academy, and Charles Pinckney Elementary School. We also have data to help you compare such top traditional public middle schools to the area's best charter schools including Orange Grove Charter School, East Cooper Montessori Charter School, James Island Charter High School, and Palmetto Scholars Academy.
The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which Charleston-area middle school would be best for any individual child. For schools that are close to one another in rankings, differences in available data are in most cases very small.
Top Middle Schools in the Charleston Area
Charleston School of the Arts
# 1 Middle School in Charleston AreaCharleston School of the Arts is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charleston School of the Arts has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#1 middle school in South Carolina(99th percentile in state)
Buist Academy
# 2 Middle School in Charleston AreaBuist Academy is located in the 29401 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Buist Academy has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#2 middle school in South Carolina(99th percentile in state)
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
# 3 Middle School in Charleston AreaEast Cooper Montessori Charter School is located in the 29464 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Cooper Montessori Charter School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#5 middle school in South Carolina| (99th percentile in state) |
Moultrie Middle School
# 4 Middle School in Charleston AreaMoultrie Middle School is located in the 29464 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Moultrie Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#6 middle school in South Carolina(98th percentile in state)
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
# 5 Middle School in Charleston AreaRollings Middle School of the Arts is located in the 29485 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Rollings Middle School of the Arts has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#7 middle school in South Carolina(98th percentile in state)
Orange Grove Charter School
# 6 Middle School in Charleston AreaOrange Grove Charter School is located in the 29407 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Orange Grove Charter School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#8 middle school in South Carolina| (98th percentile in state) |
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
# 7 Middle School in Charleston AreaThomas C. Cario Middle School is located in the 29466 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Thomas C. Cario Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#9 middle school in South Carolina(97th percentile in state)
Montessori Community School
# 8 Middle School in Charleston AreaMontessori Community School is located in the 29414 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Montessori Community School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#11 middle school in South Carolina(97th percentile in state)
Laing Middle School
# 9 Middle School in Charleston AreaLaing Middle School is located in the 29466 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Laing Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#12 middle school in South Carolina(96th percentile in state)
Daniel Island School
# 10 Middle School in Charleston AreaDaniel Island School is located in the 29492 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Daniel Island School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#13 middle school in South Carolina(96th percentile in state)
Camp Road Middle School
# 11 Middle School in Charleston AreaCamp Road Middle School is located in the 29412 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Camp Road Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#33 middle school in South Carolina(90th percentile in state)
Marrington Middle School of the Arts
# 12 Middle School in Charleston AreaMarrington Middle School of the Arts is located in the 29445 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Marrington Middle School of the Arts has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#37 middle school in South Carolina(89th percentile in state)
East Edisto Middle School
# 13 Middle School in Charleston AreaEast Edisto Middle School is located in the 29485 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Edisto Middle School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#64 middle school in South Carolina(81st percentile in state)
Palmetto Scholars Academy
# 14 Middle School in Charleston AreaPalmetto Scholars Academy is located in the 29418 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Palmetto Scholars Academy has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#72 middle school in South Carolina| (79th percentile in state) |
Haut Gap Middle School
# 15 Middle School in Charleston AreaHaut Gap Middle School is located in the 29455 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Haut Gap Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#80 middle school in South Carolina(76th percentile in state)
Carolina Voyager Charter School
# 16 Middle School in Charleston AreaCarolina Voyager Charter School is located in the 29414 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolina Voyager Charter School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#83 middle school in South Carolina| (75th percentile in state) |
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
# 17 Middle School in Charleston AreaCharleston Charter School for Math and Science is located in the 29403 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#86 middle school in South Carolina| (74th percentile in state) |
Philip Simmons Middle School
# 18 Middle School in Charleston AreaPhilip Simmons Middle School is located in the 29492 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Philip Simmons Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#90 middle school in South Carolina(73rd percentile in state)
Carolyn Lewis School
# 19 Middle School in Charleston AreaCarolyn Lewis School is located in the 29486 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolyn Lewis School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#95 middle school in South Carolina(72nd percentile in state)
Charles B. DuBose Middle School
# 20 Middle School in Charleston AreaCharles B. DuBose Middle School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charles B. DuBose Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#99 middle school in South Carolina(70th percentile in state)
Oakbrook Middle School
# 21 Middle School in Charleston AreaOakbrook Middle School is located in the 29456 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Oakbrook Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#111 middle school in South Carolina(67th percentile in state)
James Simons Montessori
# 22 Middle School in Charleston AreaJames Simons Montessori is located in the 29403 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, James Simons Montessori has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#115 middle school in South Carolina(66th percentile in state)
Cane Bay Middle School
# 23 Middle School in Charleston AreaCane Bay Middle School is located in the 29486 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cane Bay Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#123 middle school in South Carolina(63rd percentile in state)
Westview Middle School
# 24 Middle School in Charleston AreaWestview Middle School is located in the 29445 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Westview Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#129 middle school in South Carolina(61st percentile in state)
Hanahan Middle School
# 25 Middle School in Charleston AreaHanahan Middle School is located in the 29410 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Hanahan Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#143 middle school in South Carolina(57th percentile in state)
Charleston Development Academy
# 26 Middle School in Charleston AreaCharleston Development Academy is located in the 29403 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charleston Development Academy has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#151 middle school in South Carolina| (55th percentile in state) |
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
# 27 Middle School in Charleston AreaMalcolm C. Hursey Montessori is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#160 middle school in South Carolina(52nd percentile in state)
Macedonia Middle School
# 28 Middle School in Charleston AreaMacedonia Middle School is located in the 29461 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Macedonia Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#170 middle school in South Carolina(49th percentile in state)
Gregg Middle School
# 29 Middle School in Charleston AreaGregg Middle School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Gregg Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#180 middle school in South Carolina(46th percentile in state)
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Arts
# 30 Middle School in Charleston AreaC. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Arts is located in the 29414 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Arts has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#188 middle school in South Carolina(44th percentile in state)
Sangaree Middle School
# 31 Middle School in Charleston AreaSangaree Middle School is located in the 29456 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Sangaree Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#198 middle school in South Carolina(41st percentile in state)
Allegro Charter School of Music
# 32 Middle School in Charleston AreaAllegro Charter School of Music is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Allegro Charter School of Music has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#200 middle school in South Carolina| (40th percentile in state) |
Military Magnet Academy
# 33 Middle School in Charleston AreaMilitary Magnet Academy is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Military Magnet Academy has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#201 middle school in South Carolina(40th percentile in state)
Alston Middle School
# 34 Middle School in Charleston AreaAlston Middle School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Alston Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#219 middle school in South Carolina(35th percentile in state)
River Oaks Middle School
# 35 Middle School in Charleston AreaRiver Oaks Middle School is located in the 29420 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, River Oaks Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#235 middle school in South Carolina(30th percentile in state)
Woodland Middle School
# 36 Middle School in Charleston AreaWoodland Middle School is located in the 29437 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Woodland Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#254 middle school in South Carolina(24th percentile in state)
Meeting Street at Brentwood
# 37 Middle School in Charleston AreaMeeting Street at Brentwood is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Meeting Street at Brentwood has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#257 middle school in South Carolina(23rd percentile in state)
Berkeley Middle School
# 38 Middle School in Charleston AreaBerkeley Middle School is located in the 29461 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Berkeley Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#259 middle school in South Carolina(23rd percentile in state)
St. Stephen Middle School
# 39 Middle School in Charleston AreaSt. Stephen Middle School is located in the 29479 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, St. Stephen Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#264 middle school in South Carolina(21st percentile in state)
GREEN Charter School Lowcountry
# 40 Middle School in Charleston AreaGREEN Charter School Lowcountry is located in the 29406 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, GREEN Charter School Lowcountry has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#266 middle school in South Carolina(21st percentile in state)
Rankings for the best middle schools in the Charleston area were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.
You can click on a specific school name above for more information on test scores, student data and more.
Choosing a Middle School
In North and South Carolina, middle school typically comprises grades six through eight. Many parents who move to the Charleston area are attracted to middle schools in towns such as Charleston SC, North Charleston SC, Summerville SC, and Goose Creek SC.
Middle Schools on this page were drawn from the following counties: