SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sims Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Union 01 school district, located in Union, SC with about 688 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Sims Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sims Middle School, located at 2200 Whitmire Highway in Union, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Union County School District. As a middle school, it plays a vital role in the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescent students. The school is situated in a rural-to-suburban setting, serving as a hub for the local community and providing a structured environment where students can explore diverse subjects, participate in extracurricular activities, and prepare for the rigors of secondary education.
Like many schools in the district, Sims Middle School emphasizes the importance of foundational learning, aiming to foster a supportive climate that encourages student growth and citizenship. The facility provides the necessary infrastructure for core academic programs, including mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Sims Middle School strives to provide a stable and productive educational experience for the youth of the Union area.
For more information, contact Sims Middle at (864) 429-1755 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Union, SC with about 688 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union 01
- Total Students:
- 688
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 688 students
- White
- 51.2%
- Black or African American
- 39.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.