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Furman Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
3400 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154 · (803) 481-8519 · Part of Sumter County Consolidated School District
Students
700
Students per teacher
17:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Furman Middle
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 17.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Pinewood kids: 3 high schools
On the path
Where Pinewood kids come from and go next.
PK–5Manchester Elementary378 students
6–8Furman MiddleYou are here
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency9%
State average 38.3%
Reading / language arts23%
State average 48.1%
Location
Directions ↗
3400 Bethel Church Road, Sumter
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6251
Grade 7225
Grade 8224
Enrollment over time
851’20
766’21
729’22
669’23
700’24
Down 17.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 58%White 30%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.