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Sumter High School

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Sumter, SC
  • 427 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      C+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Sumter High School is a public school located in Sumter, SC. It has 2,358 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 43% in reading.
    Address
    2580 McCray's Mill Road
    Sumter, SC 29154
    Telephone
    (803) 481-4480
    Website
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    Sumter High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    43%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    37%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1050
    248 responses
    Average ACT
    21
    149 responses
    AP Enrollment
    1%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $38,562
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $765
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $141,000
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    53%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.32 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.32 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 107 responses
    Report
    • Spirit week
      23%
    • Friday football
      11%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • Prom
      10%
    • Football Jamboree
      9%
    • Pep Rallies
      9%
    • Theatre Shows
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,358
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    100%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.36 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.36 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.36 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $50,234
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.3%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.60 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.60 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.60 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,100/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.74 responses
    36%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.74 responses
    53%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.74 responses
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    Sumter High School has been an amazing expirence so far. Sumter High is a school with high academics and a large amount of extra curricular activities to offer. I am apart of two nationwide organizations, and one small student club. I enjoy every part of Sumter High. We have many academic resources such as enviornmental centers, computer labs, research labs, etc. We are considered a 5
    A school, so athletics is a huge part of our Gamecock culture. It raises school spirit and connection between our student body. If I could change anything about Sumter High, it would be the amount of janitorial staff we have. Sumter School district cut the number of janitors Sumter High has, so some teacher classroom is not being thoroughly like they're supposed to. According to some of my teachers, janitors only take their classrooms trash out a couple of days out the week.
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    Sumter High is a very populated school. The teachers are nice (for the most part). They have very good Honors, IB, and AP programs there. The school has a lot of different clubs that students can join and get involved in. Our music and arts program is also very exceptional. I think our school takes a lot of pride in putting in work and performing to best of our ability. The guidance counselors are hands on as well as far as preparing for college. All in all, it is a great school and I enjoyed attending this school.
    As a current student heading into the 12th grade, I can say with complete confidence that Sumter is not the worst school in the Sumter School District. Mind you, that is still not saying very much. The District is indebted and in shambles as more and more teachers are leavings their jobs due to horrible work conditions, poor administration, and low wages. The school is grimy and roach trodden and I wish their was more emphasis placed on preparing kids to pay for college and not just to settle for simply getting accepted.