For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 15,555 students in Sumter County, SC (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,329 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Sumter County, SC are Crestwood High School, Alice Drive Elementary School and Millwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sumter County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #22.
Alice Drive Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Millwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Pinewood Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Sumter High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 Mccrays Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,306 students
Rank: #55.
Shaw Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5121 Frierson Road
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 666-2335
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 666-2335
Grades: 2-3
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Old Manning Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,082 students
Rank: #77.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
975 South Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5723
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5723
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Alice Drive Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4355 Peach Orchard Road
Dalzell, SC 29040
(803) 499-3341
Dalzell, SC 29040
(803) 499-3341
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
Pocalla Springs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5800
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #1111.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 Kingsbury Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #1212.
High Hills Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4971 Frierson Road
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 499-3327
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 499-3327
Grades: 4-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1313.
Rafting Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Highway 261 North
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 432-2994
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 432-2994
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #1414.
Lemira Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 Fulton Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0658
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0658
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1515.
Lower Lee Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5142 St. Charles Road
Mayesville, SC 29104
(803) 428-3637
Mayesville, SC 29104
(803) 428-3637
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #1616.
Furman Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8519
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8519
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #1717.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Clark Street
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1818.
West Lee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 West Lee School Road
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 428-3147
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 428-3147
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #1919.
Cherryvale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Furman Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 494-8200
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 494-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #2020.
Bates Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Estate Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #2121.
Ebenezer Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3440 Ebenezer Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-8571
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-8571
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #2222.
Willow Drive Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Willow Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5796
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5796
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #2323.
Crosswell Drive Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Crosswell Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0679
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0679
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2424.
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Eastern School Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-3247
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-3247
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Rank: #2525.
Chestnut Oaks Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 775-7272
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 775-7272
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis High School
Alternative School
8200 State Farm Road
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 896-3454
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 896-3454
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Steam Charter School
Charter School
15 Church Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 830-5966
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 830-5966
Grades: K-1
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
5415 Oakland Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Grades: PK-1
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sumter Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2612 Mccray's Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sumter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5355 Cane Savannah Road
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-2661
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
825 Kingsbury Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Lieber Correctional Institution (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
136 Wilborn Avenue
Rembert, SC 29128
(843) 896-3701
Rembert, SC 29128
(843) 896-3701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4300 East Brewington Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
1200 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 934-8286
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 934-8286
Grades: 6
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sumter County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Sumter County, SC include Crestwood High School, Alice Drive Elementary School and Millwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sumter County, SC?
29 public schools are located in Sumter County, SC.
What percentage of students in Sumter County, SC go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County, SC?
Sumter County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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