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Sumter High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2580 McCrays Mill Rd,
Sumter, SC
Sumter School District
School Details
Head of School
W. Rutledge Dingle
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
78%
Niche Grade
C
B
B-
C+
B-
B+
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.4
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Reading Proficiency
55%
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Math Proficiency
29%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
125
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Full Time Teachers
125
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Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
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Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
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Number of AP Courses
6
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AP Pass Rate
58.1%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
457:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.5%
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Male
49.5%
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Black
62.5%
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White
25.6%
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Hispanic
7.4%
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Two or more races
2.2%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina
700 Students
College of Charleston
491 Students
Clemson University
425 Students
Coastal Carolina University
412 Students
Winthrop University
390 Students
Francis Marion University
386 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
284 Students
Charleston Southern University
275 Students
South Carolina State University
269 Students
Claflin University
234 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
188 Students
Nursing
184 Students
Biology
155 Students
Psychology
144 Students
Computer Science
77 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
61 Students
Accounting
55 Students
Small Business Management
53 Students
Early Childhood Education
49 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/31/2026
This high school isn't the best, however it is doing the best it can. Sumter High School shines in the spots where it excels, such as growing arts programs and athletics. The academics are just okay. The course offerings for higher level academics are limited, such as the AP selection.
3/25/2026
I've been in Sumter High School since my freshman year and now I am graduating this year. The experience is definitely what you make out of it. My friends and I have had a very nice and well rounded and involved experience at Sumter High. Just apply yourself!
4/24/2025
My experience with Sumter High school was and is the best I could ever ask for. I really appreciate all that this school has done for me and i look forward to learning more and ending my journey with this school. SHS has built my character and my will to learn. There is never a dull moment with teachers, academics, and activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/17/2025
The teachers are very good, the school is very big but that's not a bad thing and quality of learning is amazing and the best I've seen from any school
2/5/2020
I wish I sent my child to another school.Questioning an instructor about my child’s work or grades is often considered as confrontational or reprisal towards my child in class. Teachers dont keep confidences as requested by parents in discussing email parent/teacher correspondence. It’s discussed wi...
11/5/2013
I agree with the parent post Nov 2012. We are actually new to Sumter and had lived around the globe and from my experience Sumter HS is by far one of the Worse experiences! The overall education level in Sumter appears lower than many other places. Many of the teachers my children had to endure at S...
11/12/2010
For those parents who have never lived outside of Sumter, this school may be what they think as good. Having lived in other areas around the US, I can tell you that it is very weak in many areas from my observations. On the few times I have come to visit the office, I have seen students wandering ai...
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Sumter High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sumter, SC and is served by the Sumter School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,122 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Sumter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Anne & St. Jude Catholic School, Westside Christian Academy, Millwood Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Sumter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sumter High School.