- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sumter, SC
Lakewood High
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390200223
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood High has class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390200223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lakewood High held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450390200223 · Sumter, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 19.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Lakewood High held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakewood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter High Sc
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- This school
Lakewood High
1,013 students
- Alice Drive Mi 783
Alice Drive Middle
783 students
- Furman Middle 700
Furman Middle
700 students
- Pocalla Spring 609
Pocalla Springs Elementary
609 students
What this shows Lakewood High reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood High compares
Lakewood High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Lakewood High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter 01 reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocalla Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Sumter
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,013 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High
How many students attend Lakewood High?
Lakewood High has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High is 19.1:1, which is 34% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood High?
100.0% of students at Lakewood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood High?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood High is African American at 58.8% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood High?
Lakewood High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakewood High rank among high schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sumter, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sumter on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Lakewood High, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), and Alice Drive Middle (783 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.