Sumter 01

Sumter 01 is a city-based school district in Sumter County, South Carolina, serving 14,800 students across 25 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 16.0:1. The district experienced a 2.0% enrollment decrease from the prior year and operates with 925 teachers.

Academic performance metrics indicate performance below state averages across key measures. Math proficiency stands at 28.1% compared to the state average of 39.9%, while reading proficiency is 45.6% versus the state average of 55.7%. The graduation rate is 78.8%, compared to South Carolina's 87.3% average.

The district serves a student population with significant economic and social needs. Approximately 76.6% of students are economically disadvantaged, with 16.4% identified as having disabilities and 3.9% classified as English learners. Racial composition is predominantly Black (63.7%) and White (23.9%), with Hispanic (6.8%) and Asian (1.3%) populations representing smaller portions of enrollment.

Per-pupil spending is $6,420, below the state average of $7,051. The total operating budget is $197.8 million, funded through a combination of federal (14.9%), state (58.3%), and local (26.8%) revenue sources. This funding structure indicates relatively greater reliance on state support compared to local revenue generation.