Furman Middle vs Manchester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.6 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
Manchester Elementary
Pinewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Furman Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Manchester Elementary Pinewood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 248 | #506 of 688 |
| National rank | #14929 of 15,369 | #33987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 700 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Sumter | Pinewood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 11.8).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •Furman Middle is the larger school with 700 students compared with 378.
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 Manchester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elementary ranks higher (37.0 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 Manchester Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Pinewood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furman Middle: 700. Manchester Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furman Middle and Manchester Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Furman Middle is 244th of 248 and Manchester Elementary is 506th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).