Furman Middle vs Woodruff Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 180 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
Woodruff Middle
Woodruff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | Furman Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Woodruff Middle Woodruff, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 248 | #81 of 248 |
| National rank | #14929 of 15,369 | #6770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 700 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 58% |
| city | Sumter | Woodruff |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodruff Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 11.8).
- •Woodruff Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 17%).
- •Woodruff Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 19%).
- •Woodruff Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.1).
- •Woodruff Middle is the larger school with 701 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 Woodruff Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Woodruff Middle ranks higher (54.1 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 Woodruff Middle?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Woodruff in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furman Middle: 700. Woodruff Middle: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furman Middle and Woodruff Middle rank in South Carolina?
Furman Middle is 244th of 248 and Woodruff Middle is 81st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).