Sumter High School is a co-educational four-year public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in Sumter School District located in the south side of Sumter, South Carolina, United States.
Serving 2,122 students in grades 9-12, Sumter High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumter High serves the eastern part of Sumter, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 50 square miles. Families typically have a 10 to 12-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 9.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumter High School's student population of 2,122 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners Today - Leaders Tomorrow - Gamecocks Forever
School Rankings
Sumter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumter High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
The school colors are not explicitly mentioned.
School Mascot
Gamecocks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumter High School's ranking?
Sumter High School is ranked #549 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sumter High School often compared to?
Sumter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood High School, Lakewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumter High School?
The graduation rate of Sumter High School is 78%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Sumter High School?
2,122 students attend Sumter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sumter High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumter High School?
Sumter High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumter High School offer ?
Sumter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sumter High School part of?
Sumter High School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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