C
Below Average
51/100

Sumter High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2580 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 61% · Math 43% proficient · 32nd percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
C+
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
2,214
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 31st percentile, math 33rd percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (+12 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency43% (−4 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (−2 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%62%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts55th percentile (list)
Black51%33%reading -5 pts, math -9 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +7 pts, math +15 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income53%35%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2580 McCrays Mill Road
City Sumter
ZIP Code 29154
District 4503902
NCES School ID 450390201065
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29154

Understanding the community around Sumter High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,497
Per Capita Income $30,458
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,500
Median Rent $1,087
Owner-Occupied 71.6%
Renter-Occupied 28.4%
View full data for ZIP 29154 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sumter High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 63.0%
White 26.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.3%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Races 2.0%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,214
Teachers (FTE) 123.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sumter High School?
Sumter High School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sumter High School?
Sumter High School has 2,214 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Sumter High School serve?
Sumter High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sumter High School receive per student?
Sumter High School receives $13,072 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sumter High School in 29154 ▼
Avg Home Value
$232,510
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,733
1-Year Change
+0.3%
% Renters
28.4%

Other Schools in 29154

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026