Sims Middle is a large middle in Union, South Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 672 students. The district invests $12,593 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.
Student Body & Demographics at Sims Middle
Academic Outcomes at Sims Middle
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 22th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Best suited for families in Union seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.