For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,226 students in 29153, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 29153, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29153, SC are Crestwood High School, Ebenezer Middle School and R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29153 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29153, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29153, SC Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
29153, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 29153, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29153, SC include Crestwood High School, Ebenezer Middle School and R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 29153, SC?
4 public schools are located in 29153, SC.
What percentage of students in 29153, SC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 29153, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29153, SC?
29153, SC public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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