Best Schools in Sumter County, SC
Sumter County, SC has 34 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 17,255 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Sumter County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sumter County, SC
The top high schools in Sumter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2289 Students
2. Lakewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
3. Crestwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
4. Lewis High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sumter County, SC
The top middle schools in Sumter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alice Drive Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
2. Hillcrest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
3. Ebenezer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
4. Bates Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
5. Furman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
6. Chestnut Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sumter County, SC
The top elementary schools in Sumter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alice Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
2. Shaw Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 442 Students
3. Liberty Steam Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 331 Students
4. Millwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
5. High Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 424 Students
6. Kingsbury Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
7. Wilder Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
8. Pocalla Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
9. Manchester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
10. Willow Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Sumter County, SC
How many schools are in Sumter County, SC?
Sumter County, SC has 34 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 17,255 students in total.
How do schools in Sumter County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Sumter County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Sumter County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sumter County?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sumter County
3 places in Sumter County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Sumter 01 (24 schools)