For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,117 students in 29153, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in 29153, SC is Crestwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 29153 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29153, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29153 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29153, SC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
29153, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29153, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29153, SC include Crestwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29153?
1 public high schools are located in 29153.
What is the racial composition of students in 29153?
29153 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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