Sumter has 13 schools and 8,836 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 40%. Also, of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Sumter: The learner body at the schools served by Sumter is 64.7% White, 13.2% Black, 14.9% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 64.7% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 50% of learners are female, and 50% of learners are male. At schools in Sumter, of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 3.2% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Sumter: Within Sumter, 94.2% of educators are certified, and 87.6% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 17:1. The district has 13 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Sumter: In Sumter, 52% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 55% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 42% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 40% tested at or above that level for math. And 58% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 48% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Sumter: Sumter spends $9,734 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $88,510,000. The school district spends $6,433.8 million on instruction, $2,565.6 million on support services and $368.4 million on other expenses.