For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 special education public middle schools serving 273 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in South Carolina are Pendergrass Fairwold School, Cedar Springs Academy and Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in South Carolina (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendergrass Fairwold School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7811
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7811
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in South Carolina include Pendergrass Fairwold School, Cedar Springs Academy and Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School.
How many special education public middle schools are located in South Carolina?
5 special education public middle schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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