R. H. Fulmer Middle

1614 Walterboro St.
West Columbia, SC 29170

526 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

R.H. Fulmer Middle School, located in West Columbia, South Carolina, is a part of the Lexington School District Two. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. The curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged children, emphasizing foundational knowledge in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for exploration through various elective offerings.

Beyond academics, Fulmer Middle School focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that encourages student growth, responsibility, and community engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to develop their talents and build social connections outside the classroom. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its students, R.H. Fulmer aims to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond.

526

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. H. Fulmer Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	92
Black	176
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
221 (42.0%)
Black
176 (33.5%)
Hispanic
92 (17.5%)
Two or More
28 (5.3%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 02
Phone:	(803)822-5660
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 151

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 198