Best Schools in Sumter County, SC
Sumter County, SC has a total of 35 schools including 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 17,255 students attend Sumter County, SC schools. On average, schools in Sumter County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sumter County meet expectations.
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
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
2. Lakewood High
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
3. Sumter High School
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2289 Students
4. Lewis High
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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
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
2. Hillcrest Middle
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
3. Ebenezer Middle
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
4. Furman Middle
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
5. Bates Middle
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
6. Chestnut Oaks Middle
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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
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
2. Millwood Elementary
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
3. High Hills Elementary
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 424 Students
4. Kingsbury Elementary
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
5. Wilder Elementary
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
6. Crosswell Drive Elementary
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
7. Manchester Elementary
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
8. Cherryvale Elementary
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
9. Lemira Elementary
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Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
10. Willow Drive Elementary
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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
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 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
34.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Sumter County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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