Sumter County Public Schools
Sumter County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
27
public schools
Total Enrollment
15,132
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Sumter County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Sumter County has one district entry in this county file: Sumter 01. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Sumter has the most listed schools, with 21 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Sumter County
Reported Enrollment
15,132
27 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sumter County
Sumter 01
27 Public Schools in Sumter County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Profile | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29154City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,289 |
| Crestwood High | Profile | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29153Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,100 |
| Lakewood High | Profile | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,036 |
| Alice Drive Middle | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 841 |
| Furman Middle | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29154Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 729 |
| Millwood Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 682 |
| Pocalla Springs Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29154Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 652 |
| Kingsbury Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29154City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 612 |
| Bates Middle | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 569 |
| Alice Drive Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 560 |
| Willow Drive Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 551 |
| Cherryvale Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29154Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 534 |
| Oakland Primary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29154Suburb: Small | PK–1 | Primary | 524 |
| Crosswell Drive Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 460 |
| Shaw Heights Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Shaw Air Force Base, 29152Suburb: Small | 2–3 | Primary | 442 |
| High Hills Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Shaw Air Force Base, 29152Suburb: Small | 4–5 | Primary | 424 |
| Lemira Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 402 |
| Chestnut Oaks Middle | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29153Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 396 |
| Manchester Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Pinewood, 29125Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 383 |
| Wilder Elementary | Listed only | Sumter 01 | Sumter, 29150City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 376 |
Sumter High School
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29154 / City: Small
Crestwood High
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29153 / Rural: Fringe
Lakewood High
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / Suburb: Small
Alice Drive Middle
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / City: Small
Furman Middle
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29154 / Rural: Fringe
Millwood Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / City: Small
Pocalla Springs Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29154 / Rural: Fringe
Kingsbury Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29154 / City: Small
Bates Middle
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / City: Small
Alice Drive Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / City: Small
Willow Drive Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / City: Small
Cherryvale Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29154 / Suburb: Small
Oakland Primary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29154 / Suburb: Small
Crosswell Drive Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / City: Small
Shaw Heights Elementary
Sumter 01
Shaw Air Force Base, 29152 / Suburb: Small
High Hills Elementary
Sumter 01
Shaw Air Force Base, 29152 / Suburb: Small
Lemira Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / City: Small
Chestnut Oaks Middle
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29153 / Rural: Fringe
Manchester Elementary
Sumter 01
Pinewood, 29125 / Rural: Distant
Wilder Elementary
Sumter 01
Sumter, 29150 / City: Small
Sumter County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Sumter County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Sumter County public school directory?
The directory lists 27 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Sumter County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Sumter County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Sumter County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Sumter County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Sumter County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.