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Best Schools in Sumter, South Carolina
Compare 20 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
20
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
12,894
Total Students
Across Sumter
14.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
20 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score21%
ELA Assessment Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,122 students at Sumter High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Crestwood High
publichighGrade 9-12
2000 Oswego Road, Sumter, SC 29153
6.6
Rating
Students
1,105
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
48%
Alice Drive Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
251 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150
5
Rating
Students
530
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
47%
Sumter High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2580 Mccrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154
4.9
Rating
Students
2,122
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
25%
Millwood Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
24 Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC 29150
4.7
Rating
Students
602
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
46%
Lakewood High
publichighGrade 9-12
350 Old Manning Road, Sumter, SC 29150
4.1
Rating
Students
1,013
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
13%
Wilder Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
975 South Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150
3.5
Rating
Students
299
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Alice Drive Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
40 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150
3.1
Rating
Students
783
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
22%
Pocalla Springs Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2060 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154
2.7
Rating
Students
609
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
26%
Kingsbury Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
825 Kingsbury Road, Sumter, SC 29154
2.6
Rating
Students
514
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
22%
Furman Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3400 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154
2.2
Rating
Students
700
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
14%
Lemira Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
952 Fulton Street, Sumter, SC 29150
2.2
Rating
Students
342
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Bates Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
715 Estate Street, Sumter, SC 29150
1.8
Rating
Students
481
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
11%
Cherryvale Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1420 Furman Drive, Sumter, SC 29154
1.8
Rating
Students
477
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
17%
Ebenezer Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3440 Ebenezer Road, Sumter, SC 29153
1.7
Rating
Students
352
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
9%
Willow Drive Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
26 Willow Drive, Sumter, SC 29150
1.6
Rating
Students
504
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
13%
Crosswell Drive Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
301 Crosswell Drive, Sumter, SC 29150
1.5
Rating
Students
481
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7%
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
345 Eastern School Road, Sumter, SC 29153
1.1
Rating
Students
391
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Chestnut Oaks Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1200 Oswego Road, Sumter, SC 29153
1
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
3%
Liberty Steam Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-4
15 Church Street, Sumter, SC 29150
0
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oakland Primary
publicelementaryPK-1
5415 Oakland Drive, Sumter, SC 29154
0
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Sumter
Sumter, South Carolina is home to 20 schools serving over 12,894 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sumter, South Carolina?
There are 20 schools in Sumter, serving 12,894 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Sumter?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Sumter include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Sumter?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Sumter is 14.7:1.