Best High Schools in Sumter County, SC

Sumter County, SC has 9 high schools with 5,824 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sumter County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sumter County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Crestwood High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students

2. Lakewood High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students

3. Sumter High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2289 Students

4. Lewis High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sumter County, SC

Sumter County, SC has 8 middle schools with 4,063 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sumter County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sumter County meet expectations.

1. Alice Drive Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students

2. Hillcrest Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students

3. Ebenezer Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students

4. Furman Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students

5. Bates Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students

6. Chestnut Oaks Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sumter County, SC

Sumter County, SC has 18 elementary schools with 7,368 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sumter County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sumter County don't meet expectations.

1. Alice Drive Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students

2. Millwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students

3. High Hills Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 424 Students

4. Kingsbury Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students

5. Wilder Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students

6. Crosswell Drive Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

7. Manchester Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students

8. Cherryvale Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students

9. Lemira Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

10. Willow Drive Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sumter County, SC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sumter County, SC has a total population of 105,556 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sumter County, SC

17,255

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sumter County, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

34.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sumter County, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sumter County, SC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

987 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sumter County, SC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations