Furman Middle vs Lakewood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.7 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
Lakewood High
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
| Measure | Furman Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Lakewood High Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 248 | #199 of 228 |
| National rank | #14929 of 15,369 | #12218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 700 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 11.8).
- •Lakewood High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Lakewood High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 19%).
- •Furman Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.5).
- •Lakewood High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 700.
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 Lakewood High?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood High ranks higher (34.9 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 Lakewood High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furman Middle: 700. Lakewood High: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furman Middle and Lakewood High rank in South Carolina?
Furman Middle is 244th of 248 and Lakewood High is 199th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).