Furman Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sumter, South Carolina 29154 · Sumter 01
#244 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina
#14929 of 15,369 nationally
About Furman Middle
Furman Middle is a public middle located in Sumter, in the Sumter 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 700 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 244th of 248 ranked middle schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (31th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 700.
There are 20 schools in Sumter; Furman Middle ranks 19th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)19%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Furman Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Furman Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pocalla Springs Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students · 3.7 km away
Lakewood High
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students · 6.7 km away
Kingsbury Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 9.4 km away
Manchester Elementary
Pinewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 9.6 km away
Sumter High School
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students · 9.7 km away
Bates Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students · 11 km away
Wilder Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 11 km away
Millwood Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students · 12 km away
Liberty STEAM Charter School
Sumter · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
730 students · 13 km away
Lemira Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Woodruff Middle
Woodruff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
White Knoll Middle
West Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
Northwoods Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
Westview Middle
Greenwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students
Springfield Middle
Fort Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Glenview Middle
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Furman Middle a good school?
Furman Middle has a Success Index (US) of 11.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #244 of 248 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Furman Middle rank in South Carolina?
Furman Middle ranks #244 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina and #14929 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Furman Middle?
Furman Middle had 700 students in 2025.
Is Furman Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Furman Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Furman Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Furman Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.