For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,092 students in 29154, SC (there are , serving 447 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 29154, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29154, SC are Sumter High School, Pocalla Springs Elementary School and Kingsbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29154 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29154, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29154, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sumter High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 Mccrays Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,214 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 669 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
5415 Oakland Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Grades: PK-1
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sumter Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2612 Mccray's Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 schools in 29154, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29154, SC include Sumter High School, Pocalla Springs Elementary School and Kingsbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29154?
7 public schools are located in 29154.
What percentage of students in 29154 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 29154 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29154?
29154 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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