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Best Sumter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 53%), 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 77%, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Sumter High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2580 Mccrays Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Old Manning Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Sumter Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2612 Mccray's Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
825 Kingsbury Rd
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
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1200 Oswego Road
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 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?

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