草榴社区

Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"

Best Sumter County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,517 students in Sumter County, SC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Sumter County, SC include Sumter Christian School, Wilson Hall, and Thomas Sumter Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of private high schools in Sumter County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Sumter County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sumter Christian School
Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"
(Christian)
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Sumter County, South Carolina

Sumter County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11 S Magnolia St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-3632
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
15 School Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-0210
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Lutheran School (Closed 2024)
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1137a Alice Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 934-8727
Gr: PK-4 | 58 students
Sumter Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2410 Bethel Church Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-7870
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 4 students

Overview

This County (Sumter County)
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,517 Students
46,797 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
138 Teachers
4,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1104
(Out of 1600)
1172
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,865
$10,247
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$4,459
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
166 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
749 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
1,177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
58 Students
2,276 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,187 Students
31,989 Students
% White Students
78%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
226 Students
9,598 Students
% of Others Students
15%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Sumter County, SC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Sumter County, SC include Sumter Christian School, Wilson Hall, and Thomas Sumter Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Sumter County?
3 private high schools are located in Sumter County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
75% of private high schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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