For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,214 students in 29154, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29154, SC is Sumter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29154 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29154, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29154 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumter High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29154, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sumter High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 Mccrays Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sumter Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2612 Mccray's Mill Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-8575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29154, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 Kingsbury Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29154, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29154, SC include Sumter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29154?
2 public high schools are located in 29154.
What is the racial composition of students in 29154?
29154 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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