Buist Academy vs R. H. Fulmer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buist Academy
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 3–8
521 students
R. H. Fulmer Middle
West Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
| Measure | Buist Academy Charleston, South Carolina | R. H. Fulmer Middle West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 248 | #101 of 248 |
| National rank | #223 of 15,369 | #8125 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 36% |
| city | Charleston | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buist Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 47.8).
- •Buist Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 36%).
- •Buist Academy does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 43%).
- •R. H. Fulmer Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.1).
- •R. H. Fulmer Middle is the larger school with 526 students compared with 521.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buist Academy better than R. H. Fulmer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buist Academy ranks higher (91.0 vs 47.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buist Academy and R. H. Fulmer Middle?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Charleston and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buist Academy: 521. R. H. Fulmer Middle: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buist Academy and R. H. Fulmer Middle rank in South Carolina?
Buist Academy is 1st of 248 and R. H. Fulmer Middle is 101st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).