For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 669 students in 29154, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 29154, SC is Furman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 29154 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29154, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29154, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furman Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8519
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8519
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
29154, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 Kingsbury Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29154, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29154, SC include Furman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29154?
1 public middle schools are located in 29154.
What is the racial composition of students in 29154?
29154 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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