For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,347 students in Sumter, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Sumter, SC are Crestwood High School, Sumter High School and Lakewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Sumter have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Sumter, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sumter, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Old Manning Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,016 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
Sumter, 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
4300 East Brewington Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
1200 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 934-8286
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 934-8286
Grades: 6
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sumter, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Sumter, SC include Crestwood High School, Sumter High School and Lakewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sumter?
4 public high schools are located in Sumter.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter?
Sumter public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sumter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sumter include: Crestwood High School vs. Sumter High School, Sumter High School vs. Crestwood High School, Lakewood High School vs. Sumter High School
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