For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 584 students in Sumter, SC.
Sumter, SC public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.60, which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 0.61.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sumter, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-3 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Sumter, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 Kingsbury Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
4300 East Brewington Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1200 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 934-8286
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 934-8286
Gr: 6 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in Sumter, SC?
1 public charter schools are located in Sumter, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter?
Sumter public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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