Lakewood High School vs. Sumter High School
Should you attend Lakewood High School or Sumter High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sumter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,016 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 2,214 students in grades 9-12, Sumter High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,016 students
2,214 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#573 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Graduation Rate
67%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
350
766
Grade 10 Students
252
588
Grade 11 Students
234
456
Grade 12 Students
180
404
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
59%
63%
% White
31%
27%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
