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Sumter High School

📍 Sumter, South Carolina Public

2,122

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

17:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Students per teacher

9–12

🎓 Grade Levels

4 active grades

124.5

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Sumter High School, a high public school serving grades 9–12 in Sumter, South Carolina, with 2,122 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Sumter, South Carolina, Sumter High School is a regular public school serving students from grades 9–12. The school operates within the Sumter 01 in Sumter County. With a current reported enrollment of 2,122 students, it provides a large campus community designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Sumter High School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 124.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Sumter, the student body at Sumter High School represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (62.5%), White (25.6%), Hispanic (7.4%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

2,122 Students reported

Black / African American 62.5%

1,326 enrolled students

White 25.6%

544 enrolled students

Hispanic 7.4%

156 enrolled students

Two or more races 2.2%

46 enrolled students

Asian 1.9%

40 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

6 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

4 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 2,122

👦 Male 49.5% (1,051) 👧 Female 50.5% (1,071)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

4 Grade Levels

706

9 ★ top

589

425

402

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School facts

Address 2580 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154

Phone (803) 481-4480

School district Sumter 01

County Sumter County

Grades 9–12

Students 2,122 students

Student–teacher ratio 17:1

Full-time teachers 124.5

Community type City: Small

Level High

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 33.89808, -80.39180

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NCES school ID 450390201065

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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2580 McCrays Mill Road

Sumter, SC 29154 Sumter County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Sumter High School? +

Sumter High School serves students in grades 9–12. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend Sumter High School? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Sumter High School has a total reported enrollment of 2,122 students.