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Hillcrest Middle School vs. Furman Middle School

Should you attend Hillcrest Middle School or Furman Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hillcrest Middle School
4355 Peach Orchard Road
Dalzell, SC 29040
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Furman Middle School
3400 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hillcrest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Furman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades 6-8, Hillcrest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 669 students in grades 6-8, Furman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
391 students
669 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Furman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Furman Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Furman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumter 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Furman Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumter 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#924 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#1019 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Furman Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
13%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Furman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Furman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Furman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Furman Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
128
210
Grade 7 Students
146
224
Grade 8 Students
117
235

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Furman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
55%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Furman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Furman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Furman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Furman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Furman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(14-15 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Furman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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