R. H. Fulmer Middle School

1614 Walterboro St.
West Columbia, SC 29170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 568 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

R. H. Fulmer Middle School's student population of 568 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#844 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of R. H. Fulmer Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R. H. Fulmer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R. H. Fulmer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R. H. Fulmer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
13%
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Black
33%
31%
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White
44%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of R. H. Fulmer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R. H. Fulmer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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?
568 students attend R. H. Fulmer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of R. H. Fulmer Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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.
- Posted by Parent - ronal
5   9/19/2011
this school is a great school!!!:) i
- Posted by Student/Alumni - eeyor
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alphi

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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