Sumter 17 School District

The Sumter 17 School District is located in Sumter, SC and includes 12 schools that serve 8,926 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Sumter 17 School District spends $7,449 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Sumter 17 School District has 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SC state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Sumter 17 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Sumter 17 School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Sumter 17 School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.