Sumter 01 School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 27 public schools in Sumter 01 School District, serving 16,782 students. Sumter 01 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
- Public schools in Sumter 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
- The top ranked public schools in Sumter 01 School District are Crestwood High School, Millwood Elementary School and Sumter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 49% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the South Carolina public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Sumter 01 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.sumterschools.net/ |
| School District Phone Number | (803) 469-6900 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SC) |
| # of Schools | 27 Schools | 1,263 Schools |
| # of Students | 16,782 Students | 776,779 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,002 Teachers | 51,746 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Sumter 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SC) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #61 out of 84 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 45% |
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| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.62 |
| # of American Indian Students | 30 Students | 2,539 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 177 Students | 12,336 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 665 Students | 73,525 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 10,321 Students | 261,201 Students |
| % Black Students | 62% | 34% |
| # of White Students | 5,083 Students | 394,347 Students |
| % White Students | 30% | 51% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 56 Students | 1,049 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 450 Students | 31,619 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 625 | 26,556 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,267 | 55,336 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,235 | 57,187 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,299 | 57,012 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,334 | 60,332 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,364 | 60,891 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,353 | 61,385 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,244 | 59,110 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,262 | 57,851 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,165 | 57,025 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,238 | 63,494 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,142 | 57,753 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,148 | 52,720 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,106 | 50,127 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,357 is higher than the state median of $10,922. The school district revenue/student has declined by 91% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,061 is higher than the state median of $10,524. The school district spending/student has declined by 91% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (SC) |
| Total Revenue | $191 MM | $43 MM |
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| Spending | $186 MM | $41 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,357 | $10,922 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,061 | $10,524 |
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Sumter 01 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Crestwood High School Math: 43% | Reading: 74%Rank:8/Top 30%2000 Oswego Road10
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Grades: 9-12 | 1,190 student
- Millwood Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50%24 Pinewood Road10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Grades: PK-5 | 760 students
- Sumter High School Math: 39% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50%2580 Mccray's Mill Road10
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Grades: 9-12 | 2,348 students
- Shaw Heights Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50%5121 Frierson Road10
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 666-2335
Grades: 2-3 | 514 students
- Lakewood High School Math: 33% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50%350 Old Manning Road10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Grades: 9-12 | 1,096 student
- Alice Drive Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50%251 Alice Drive10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Grades: PK-5 | 817 students
- Hillcrest Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4355 Peach Orchard Road10
Dalzell, SC 29040
(803) 499-3341
Grades: 6-8 | 378 students
- Rafting Creek Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4100 Highway 261 North10
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 432-2994
Grades: PK-5 | 160 students
- High Hills Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4971 Frierson Road10
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 499-3327
Grades: 4-5 | 494 students
- Willow Drive Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50%26 Willow Drive10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5796
Grades: PK-5 | 657 students
- Manchester Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50%200 East Clark Street10
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
Grades: PK-5 | 437 students
- Kingsbury Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50%825 Kingsbury Road10
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Grades: PK-5 | 829 students
- Alice Drive Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%40 Miller Road10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Grades: 6-8 | 1,000 student
- Ebenezer Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3440 Ebenezer Road10
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-8571
Grades: 6-8 | 373 students
- Lemira Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%952 Fulton Street10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0658
Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
- Wilder Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%975 South Main Street10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5723
Grades: PK-5 | 484 students
- Bates Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50%715 Estate Street10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Grades: 6-8 | 653 students
- Pocalla Springs Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2060 Bethel Church Road10
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5800
Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
- Cherryvale Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1420 Furman Drive10
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 494-8200
Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
- Mayewood Middle School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4300 East Brewington Road10
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Grades: 6-8 | 142 students
- R. E. Davis Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%345 Eastern School Road10
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-3247
Grades: PK-5 | 265 students
- Crosswell Drive Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50%301 Crosswell Drive10
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0679
Grades: PK-5 | 575 students
- F. J. Delaine Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%5355 Cane Savannah Road10
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-2661
Grades: PK-5 | 129 students
- Furman Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50%3400 Bethel Church Road10
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8519
Grades: 6-8 | 752 students
- Chestnut Oaks Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1200 Oswego Road10
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 775-7272
Grades: 6-8 | 373 students
- Sumter Career And Technology Center Vocational School2612 Mccray's Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
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