For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,353 students in Sumter County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sumter County, SC are Crestwood High School, Sumter High School and Lakewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Sumter County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sumter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Sumter High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 Mccrays Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Old Manning Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sumter County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sumter County, SC include Crestwood High School, Sumter High School and Lakewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sumter County?
5 public high schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sumter County include: Crestwood High School vs. Sumter High School, Sumter High School vs. Crestwood High School, Lakewood High School vs. Sumter High School
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