FURMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Furman Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Sumter 01 school district, located in Sumter, SC with about 752 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Furman Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Furman Middle School, located at 3400 Bethel Church Road in Sumter, South Carolina, is a key component of the Sumter School District. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment for students in the middle grades. It is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subject mastery alongside social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Furman Middle School focuses on creating a supportive campus culture that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By leveraging its facilities and faculty expertise, the school strives to engage students in a collaborative learning process, aiming to produce well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to the Sumter community.

For more information, contact Furman Middle at (803) 481-8519 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3400 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
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FURMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Sumter, SC with about 752 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sumter 01
Total Students:
752
Teachers:
44
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 752 students

Black or African American
52.0%
White
39.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.