Kingsbury Elementary vs Sumter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsbury Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Sumter High School
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
| Measure | Kingsbury Elementary Sumter, South Carolina | Sumter High School Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 688 | #160 of 228 |
| National rank | #36445 of 50,301 | #7680 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 514 | 2,122 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 2,122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 33.2).
- •Sumter High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Sumter High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 29%).
- •Kingsbury Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Sumter High School is the larger school with 2,122 students compared with 514.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingsbury Elementary better than Sumter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sumter High School ranks higher (52.7 vs 33.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kingsbury Elementary and Sumter High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingsbury Elementary: 514. Sumter High School: 2,122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingsbury Elementary and Sumter High School rank in South Carolina?
Kingsbury Elementary is 543rd of 688 and Sumter High School is 160th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).