Sumter 01 School District
School District · Sumter, South Carolina
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,795
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,795
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Sumter 01?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sumter 01 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sumter High School
Sumter · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Alice Drive Elementary
Sumter · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Millwood Elementary
Sumter · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#76 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,795
$1,536 vs South Carolina median
District size
14,301 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Sumter 01 ranks #76 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Sumter 01's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sumter High School (6.8/10), Alice Drive Elementary (6.8/10), and Millwood Elementary (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sumter 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumter High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Alice Drive Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Millwood Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Crestwood High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Shaw Heights Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Lakewood High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Alice Drive Middle | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Wilder Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Hillcrest Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Rafting Creek Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sumter 01
Sumter 01 is a Sumter, South Carolina school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 14,301 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $12,795 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Sumter 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alice Drive Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Sumter 01 students show an average math proficiency of 37.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sumter 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sumter 01 with test data.
Schools in Sumter 01
24 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Sumter
- Total Enrollment
- 14,301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 925
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sumter 01?
Sumter 01 has 24 schools in total — 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sumter 01?
The average composite rating for Sumter 01 is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sumter 01?
Sumter 01 spends $12,795 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sumter 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sumter 01 is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sumter 01?
Alice Drive Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sumter 01 with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Sumter 01?
Across schools in Sumter 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sumter 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Sumter 01 has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.3%
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Compare Sumter 01 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Greenville 01 (93)
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- Horry 01 (57)
- Richland 01 (48)
- Berkeley 01 (47)
- Aiken 01 (41)
- Sc Public Charter School District (39)
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- Richland 02 (32)
- Lexington 01 (31)
- Charter Institute at Erskine (27)
- Orangeburg (27)
- Dorchester 02 (25)
- York 03 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Pickens 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Darlington 01 (19)
- Georgetown 01 (19)
- Kershaw 01 (17)
- Oconee 01 (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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