Schools in Sumter, South Carolina (2025)
20 schools · 12,894 students · 19 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 520.
Sumter, in South Carolina, has 20 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 12,894 students. By level there are 12 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high; by sector 19 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Sumter's schools is 520, below the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
20 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Millwood Elementary (63.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Liberty STEAM Charter School (59.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Crestwood High (55.1, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), Lakewood High (1,013 students).
Ranked schools in Sumter
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 163Millwood ElementarySumter · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 602 students
- 259Liberty STEAM Charter SchoolSumter · Charter Elementary– · 730 students
- 355Crestwood HighSumter · Public High49% Math proficiency · 1,105 students
- 453Sumter High SchoolSumter · Public High43% Math proficiency · 2,122 students
- 546Alice Drive ElementarySumter · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 635Lakewood HighSumter · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,013 students
- 734Oakland PrimarySumter · Public Elementary– · 520 students
- 833Kingsbury ElementarySumter · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 931Alice Drive MiddleSumter · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 783 students
- 1028Lemira ElementarySumter · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 342 students
- 1126Wilder ElementarySumter · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 299 students
- 1226Ebenezer MiddleSumter · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 352 students
- 1323Bates MiddleSumter · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 1421Pocalla Springs ElementarySumter · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 609 students
- 1519Cherryvale ElementarySumter · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 1619R. E. Davis College Preparatory AcademySumter · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 391 students
- 1717Willow Drive ElementarySumter · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 504 students
- 1815Crosswell Drive ElementarySumter · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 1912Furman MiddleSumter · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 700 students
- 2011Chestnut Oaks MiddleSumter · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 339 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwood Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 2 | Liberty STEAM Charter School Sumter · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 59.4 Top 50% | – | 730 |
| 3 | Crestwood High Sumter · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 55.1 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,105 |
| 4 | Sumter High School Sumter · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.7 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 2,122 |
| 5 | Alice Drive Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.3 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 6 | Lakewood High Sumter · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,013 |
| 7 | Oakland Primary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | – | 520 |
| 8 | Kingsbury Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.2 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 9 | Alice Drive Middle Sumter · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 783 |
| 10 | Lemira Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.4 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 11 | Wilder Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 12 | Ebenezer Middle Sumter · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 13 | Bates Middle Sumter · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 14 | Pocalla Springs Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 609 |
| 15 | Cherryvale Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 16 | R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 19.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 391 |
| 17 | Willow Drive Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.7 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 504 |
| 18 | Crosswell Drive Elementary Sumter · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 19 | Furman Middle Sumter · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 700 |
| 20 | Chestnut Oaks Middle Sumter · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 339 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sumter?
Millwood Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Sumter with a Success Index (US) of 63.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Sumter?
Sumter has 20 schools (12 elementary, 3 high, 5 middle) educating 12,894 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Sumter?
The median Enrollment across schools in Sumter is 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.