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Best Schools in South Sumter, SC
South Sumter, SC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,779 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in South Sumter meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Sumter, SC
The top high schools in South Sumter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Sumter, SC
The top middle schools in South Sumter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bates Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
2. Chestnut Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Sumter, SC
The top elementary schools in South Sumter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilder Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
2. Lemira Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Sumter, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Sumter, SC has a total population of 2,063 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Sumter, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Sumter, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
16.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Sumter, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Sumter, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Sumter, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Sumter, SC
How many schools are in South Sumter, SC?
South Sumter, SC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,779 students in total.
How do schools in South Sumter perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in South Sumter score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in South Sumter meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Sumter?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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