Best Middle Schools in the Columbia, SC Area
Are you looking for information on top public middle schools in the Columbia area? Below you'll find rankings on some of the best Columbia-area middle schools including Lake Murray Elementary School, Meadow Glen Elementary School, Midway Elementary School, and Brockman Elementary School. We also have data to help you compare such top traditional public middle schools to the area's best charter schools including and East Point Academy.
The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which Columbia-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 Columbia Area
Meadow Glen Middle School
# 1 Middle School in Columbia AreaMeadow Glen Middle School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Meadow Glen Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#28 middle school in South Carolina(91st percentile in state)
East Point Academy
# 2 Middle School in Columbia AreaEast Point Academy is located in the 29169 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Point Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#36 middle school in South Carolina| (89th percentile in state) |
Crayton Middle School
# 3 Middle School in Columbia AreaCrayton Middle School is located in the 29206 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Crayton Middle School 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)
Lakeside Middle School
# 4 Middle School in Columbia AreaLakeside Middle School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lakeside Middle School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#50 middle school in South Carolina(85th percentile in state)
Pleasant Hill Middle School
# 5 Middle School in Columbia AreaPleasant Hill Middle School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Pleasant Hill Middle School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#57 middle school in South Carolina(83rd percentile in state)
Beechwood Middle School
# 6 Middle School in Columbia AreaBeechwood Middle School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Beechwood Middle School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#61 middle school in South Carolina(81st percentile in state)
Blythewood Middle School
# 7 Middle School in Columbia AreaBlythewood Middle School is located in the 29016 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Blythewood Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#66 middle school in South Carolina(80th percentile in state)
GREEN Charter School of the Midlands
# 8 Middle School in Columbia AreaGREEN Charter School of the Midlands is located in the 29063 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, GREEN Charter School of the Midlands has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#74 middle school in South Carolina(77th percentile in state)
Lugoff-Elgin Middle School
# 9 Middle School in Columbia AreaLugoff-Elgin Middle School is located in the 29078 ZIP Code area of Kershaw County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lugoff-Elgin Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#92 middle school in South Carolina(72nd percentile in state)
Muller Road Middle School
# 10 Middle School in Columbia AreaMuller Road Middle School is located in the 0 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Muller Road Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#122 middle school in South Carolina(63rd percentile in state)
North Central Middle School
# 11 Middle School in Columbia AreaNorth Central Middle School is located in the 29067 ZIP Code area of Kershaw County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, North Central Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#132 middle school in South Carolina(60th percentile in state)
Hand Middle School
# 12 Middle School in Columbia AreaHand Middle School is located in the 29205 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Hand Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#139 middle school in South Carolina(57th percentile in state)
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School
# 13 Middle School in Columbia AreaBatesburg-Leesville Middle School is located in the 29006 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#140 middle school in South Carolina(57th percentile in state)
Dent Middle School
# 14 Middle School in Columbia AreaDent Middle School is located in the 29206 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Dent Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#147 middle school in South Carolina(55th percentile in state)
Carolina Springs Middle School
# 15 Middle School in Columbia AreaCarolina Springs Middle School is located in the 29073 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolina Springs Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#151 middle school in South Carolina(54th percentile in state)
W. G. Sanders Middle School
# 16 Middle School in Columbia AreaW. G. Sanders Middle School is located in the 29204 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, W. G. Sanders Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#159 middle school in South Carolina(51st percentile in state)
Longleaf Middle School
# 17 Middle School in Columbia AreaLongleaf Middle School is located in the 29229 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Longleaf Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#161 middle school in South Carolina(51st percentile in state)
Gilbert Middle School
# 18 Middle School in Columbia AreaGilbert Middle School is located in the 29054 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Gilbert Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#165 middle school in South Carolina(49th percentile in state)
Leslie M. Stover Middle School
# 19 Middle School in Columbia AreaLeslie M. Stover Middle School is located in the 29045 ZIP Code area of Kershaw County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Leslie M. Stover Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#169 middle school in South Carolina(48th percentile in state)
R. H. Fulmer Middle School
# 20 Middle School in Columbia AreaR. H. Fulmer Middle School is located in the 29170 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, R. H. Fulmer Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#179 middle school in South Carolina(45th percentile in state)
Fairfield Middle School
# 21 Middle School in Columbia AreaFairfield Middle School is located in the 29180 ZIP Code area of Fairfield County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Fairfield Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#187 middle school in South Carolina(43rd percentile in state)
Camden Middle School
# 22 Middle School in Columbia AreaCamden Middle School is located in the 29020 ZIP Code area of Kershaw County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Camden Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#188 middle school in South Carolina(42nd percentile in state)
E. L. Wright Middle School
# 23 Middle School in Columbia AreaE. L. Wright Middle School is located in the 29223 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, E. L. Wright Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#190 middle school in South Carolina(42nd percentile in state)
Kelly Mill Middle School
# 24 Middle School in Columbia AreaKelly Mill Middle School is located in the 29016 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Kelly Mill Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#192 middle school in South Carolina(41st percentile in state)
Summit Parkway Middle School
# 25 Middle School in Columbia AreaSummit Parkway Middle School is located in the 29229 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Summit Parkway Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#199 middle school in South Carolina(39th percentile in state)
Saluda Middle School
# 26 Middle School in Columbia AreaSaluda Middle School is located in the 29138 ZIP Code area of Saluda County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Saluda Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#203 middle school in South Carolina(38th percentile in state)
White Knoll Middle School
# 27 Middle School in Columbia AreaWhite Knoll Middle School is located in the 29170 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, White Knoll Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#222 middle school in South Carolina(32nd percentile in state)
Sandy Run School
# 28 Middle School in Columbia AreaSandy Run School is located in the 29160 ZIP Code area of Calhoun County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Sandy Run School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#228 middle school in South Carolina(30th percentile in state)
Northside Middle School
# 29 Middle School in Columbia AreaNorthside Middle School is located in the 29169 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Northside Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#234 middle school in South Carolina(28th percentile in state)
St. Matthews K-8 School
# 30 Middle School in Columbia AreaSt. Matthews K-8 School is located in the 29135 ZIP Code area of Calhoun County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, St. Matthews K-8 School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#253 middle school in South Carolina(22nd percentile in state)
Southeast Middle School
# 31 Middle School in Columbia AreaSoutheast Middle School is located in the 29061 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Southeast Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#257 middle school in South Carolina(21st percentile in state)
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
# 32 Middle School in Columbia AreaCyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is located in the 29033 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#259 middle school in South Carolina(21st percentile in state)
Sandhills Middle School
# 33 Middle School in Columbia AreaSandhills Middle School is located in the 29053 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Sandhills Middle School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#275 middle school in South Carolina(16th percentile in state)
Hopkins Middle School
# 34 Middle School in Columbia AreaHopkins Middle School is located in the 29061 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Hopkins Middle School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#278 middle school in South Carolina(15th percentile in state)
Pelion Middle School
# 35 Middle School in Columbia AreaPelion Middle School is located in the 29123 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Pelion Middle School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#281 middle school in South Carolina(14th percentile in state)
Pine Ridge Middle School
# 36 Middle School in Columbia AreaPine Ridge Middle School is located in the 29172 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Pine Ridge Middle School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#282 middle school in South Carolina(13th percentile in state)
St. Andrews Middle School
# 37 Middle School in Columbia AreaSt. Andrews Middle School is located in the 29210 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, St. Andrews Middle School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#286 middle school in South Carolina(12th percentile in state)
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy (PACE)
# 38 Middle School in Columbia AreaPalmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy (PACE) is located in the 29203 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy (PACE) has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#287 middle school in South Carolina(12th percentile in state)
W. A. Perry Middle School
# 39 Middle School in Columbia AreaW. A. Perry Middle School is located in the 29204 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, W. A. Perry Middle School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#297 middle school in South Carolina(9th percentile in state)
Heyward Gibbes Middle School
# 40 Middle School in Columbia AreaHeyward Gibbes Middle School is located in the 29203 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Heyward Gibbes Middle School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#318 middle school in South Carolina(2nd percentile in state)
Rankings for the best middle schools in the Columbia 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 Columbia area are attracted to middle schools in towns such as Columbia SC, Lexington SC, West Columbia SC, and Blythewood SC.
Middle Schools on this page were drawn from the following counties:
- Richland County, SC
- Lexington County, SC
- Kershaw County, SC
- Fairfield County, SC
- Saluda County, SC
- Calhoun County, SC