For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,152 students in 29154, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29154, SC are Pocalla Springs Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School and Furman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29154 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29154, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29154, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: n/an/a
5415 Oakland Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Grades: PK-1
| 543 students
29154, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 Kingsbury Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29154, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29154, SC include Pocalla Springs Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School and Furman Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29154, SC?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29154, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29154, SC?
29154, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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