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Sumter 01

South Carolina · Public School District
25
Schools
14,800
Students
$13,072
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
83.8%
Graduation Rate
-2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sumter 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 14,800 students across 25 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,072 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alice Drive Middle06–08841
Bates Middle06–08569
Chestnut Oaks Middle06–08396
Ebenezer Middle06–08371
Furman Middle06–08729
Hillcrest Middle06–08364
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crestwood High09–121,100
Lakewood High09–121,036
Sumter Career and Technology Center09–120
Sumter High School09–122,289
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,072Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
27%
State
53.3%
Local (property tax)
27.0%
Federal
19.7%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
14,800
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.8%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sumter 01?
Sumter 01 has 25 public schools, serving a total of 14,800 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sumter 01?
The graduation rate is 83.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sumter 01 spend per student?
Sumter 01 spends $13,072 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sumter 01?
100% of students in Sumter 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sumter 01?
No, Sumter 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sumter 01 serve?
Sumter 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sumter 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sumter 01 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.