| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Consolidated School District | Dalzell | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 14,800 | 25 | PK–12 | 10 |
| Lee County School District | Mayesville | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1,476 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Sumter County compares
Together they enroll 16,276 students across 30 schools. The largest is Sumter County Consolidated School District with 14,800 students. Districts here average 1.5/10, below the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 2/10.
School Districts in Sumter County, South Carolina
Sumter County has 2 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sumter County is Sumter County Consolidated School District (2/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Sumter County, SC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Sumter County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Sumter County, SC?
Of the districts serving Sumter County, Sumter County Consolidated School District has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 15th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.