- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sumter, SC
Sumter High School
Federal NCES profile for Sumter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390201065
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumter High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumter High School has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Sumter High School held near 2,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.0 → 123.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-75 students YoY 450390201065 · Sumter, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,122 enr · 18:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestwood High (1,105 students)
Sumter High School held near 2,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.0 → 123.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sumter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- Lakewood High
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 Sumter High School reports 2,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumter High School compares
Sumter High School 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,122 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,122
Bigger than 99% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
286
in-school suspensions + 375 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 82 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.5%
White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Sumter High School is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Sumter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Smaller | 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 Sumter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~2,122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumter High School
How many students attend Sumter High School?
Sumter High School has 2,122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,289 (2022-23) → 2,214 (2023-24), nearly flat (-75).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter High School is 18:1, which is 26% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumter High School?
100.0% of students at Sumter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumter High School?
The largest demographic group at Sumter High School is African American at 62.5% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumter High School?
Sumter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sumter High School rank among high schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter High School ranks #2 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 Sumter High School, Sumter 01 also operates Crestwood High (1,105 students), Lakewood High (1,013 students), and Alice Drive Middle (783 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.