Overview
Sims Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Union, South Carolina. The school enrolls 635 students. It is part of the Union 01 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictUnion 01
County45087
CityUnion
ZIP29379
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450375001089
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment635
White46.4%
Hispanic / Latino2.7%
Black / African American41.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races9.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)