Furman Middle vs Kingsbury Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furman Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
Kingsbury Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
| Measure | Furman Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Kingsbury Elementary Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 248 | #543 of 688 |
| National rank | #14929 of 15,369 | #36445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 700 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 38% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsbury Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 11.8).
- •Kingsbury Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Kingsbury Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Kingsbury Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Furman Middle is the larger school with 700 students compared with 514.
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 Furman Middle better than Kingsbury Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsbury Elementary ranks higher (33.2 vs 11.8 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 Furman Middle and Kingsbury Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furman Middle: 700. Kingsbury Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furman Middle and Kingsbury Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Furman Middle is 244th of 248 and Kingsbury Elementary is 543rd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).