Best 29154 South Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,214 students in 29154, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in 29154, SC is Sumter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29154 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29154, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29154 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumter High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29154, SC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumter High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2580 Mccrays Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Sumter Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2612 Mccray's Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29154 South Carolina

29154, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
825 Kingsbury Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29154, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29154, SC include Sumter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29154?
2 public high schools are located in 29154.
What is the racial composition of students in 29154?
29154 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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