- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sumter, SC
Furman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Furman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390201078
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Furman Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Furman Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Furman Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Furman Middle shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 450390201078 · Sumter, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 20.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Furman Middle shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Furman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter High Sc
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
1,013 students
- Alice Drive Mi 783
Alice Drive Middle
783 students
- This school 700
Furman Middle
700 students
- Pocalla Spring 609
Pocalla Springs Elementary
609 students
What this shows Furman Middle reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Furman Middle compares
Furman Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 273 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.0%
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Furman Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter 01 reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Furman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pocalla Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Furman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Sumter
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Alice Drive Middle
Standard public school
783 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bates Middle
Standard public school
481 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ebenezer Middle
Standard public school
352 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Oaks Middle
Standard public school
339 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~700 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Furman Middle
How many students attend Furman Middle?
Furman Middle has 700 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Furman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Furman Middle is 20.6:1, which is 44% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Furman Middle?
100.0% of students at Furman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Furman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Furman Middle is African American at 58.0% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Furman Middle?
Furman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Furman Middle rank among middle schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Furman Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Sumter, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sumter on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Furman Middle, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), and Lakewood High (1,013 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.