Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, R. H. Fulmer 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 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. H. Fulmer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
R. H. Fulmer Middle School's student population of 548 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
R. H. Fulmer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. H. Fulmer Middle School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
35%
31%
White
43%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. H. Fulmer Middle School's ranking?
R. H. Fulmer Middle School is ranked #844 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are R. H. Fulmer Middle School often compared to?
R. H. Fulmer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Ridge Middle School, Northside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend R. H. Fulmer Middle School?
548 students attend R. H. Fulmer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of R. H. Fulmer Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. H. Fulmer Middle School?
R. H. Fulmer Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does R. H. Fulmer Middle School offer ?
R. H. Fulmer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is R. H. Fulmer Middle School part of?
R. H. Fulmer Middle School is part of Lexington 02 School District.
School Reviews
2 3/19/2015
My daughter's experience has been very awful for these past 5 months. This schools staff shows parents a facade at their very first day, and is a living hell for students. Most of Fulmers teachers are very uncaring, and seem to start things up with students. All of their punishments are a slap on the wrist, and oh yeah, have I mentioned that if students forget their ID's they force your child to eat last! The schools students are also notorious for bullying and always talking about SEX! I also left out the fact that the school barley tries to mention black history in Febuary, Which makes me have a very negative outlook on the district. The only thing good I have to say about this school is that they have a very good curriculum, which the teachers don't even enforce very well.
5 9/19/2011
this school is a great school!!!:) i
5 9/26/2007
Fulmer middle school is a good school.the quality of the academic programs is good.at fulmer middle school there is a good selection of extracurricular activities like track orchestra band football...ect. fulmer gives awards for academic and athletic programs.the level of parent envolvment good there is alot of parent involvment.Fulmer is a good school.
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