Sumter School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Sumter School District oversees 27 schools with over 1,000 teachers. The Sumter School District administration and teacher salary figures displayed in the following tables are gathered from several sources as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Sumter School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Sumter local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $29,350 | $17,860-$39,820 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,680 | $37,740 - $63,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,710 | $39,120 - $62,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Sumter, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Sumter area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,010 | $61,550 - $113,890 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $50,460 | $32,190 - $67,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Sumter, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Sumter School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sumter School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Sumter School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,006 | 1,023 | 994 |
| Preschool Teachers | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 653 | 675 | 653 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 287 | 282 | 275 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 41 | 37 | 34 |
| Teaching Assistants | 280 | 297 | 308 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Sumter School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 274 | 274 | 119 |
| District Administrators | 26 | 18 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 42 | 42 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 83 | 83 | 79 |
| Other Support Staff | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Librarians | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 9 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 42 | 44 | 43 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 29 | 31 | 29 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Sumter School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Sumter School District manages 27 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Lee County School District (6 Schools)
- Clarendon County School District 02 (6 Schools)
- Clarendon County School District 03 (2 Schools)
- Kershaw County School District (19 Schools)
- Clarendon County School District 01 (4 Schools)
Sumter School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Dalzell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Middle 4355 Peach Orchard Rd Dalzell SC 29040 (803) 499-3341 | 6-8 | 24 | 421 |
Teaching in Pinewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Elementary 200 East Clark St Pinewood SC 29125 (803) 452-5454 | PK-5 | 29 | 460 |
Teaching in Rembert
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting Creek Elementary 4100 Hwy 261 North Rembert SC 29128 (803) 432-2994 | PK-5 | 16 | 186 |
Teaching in Shaw Air Force Base
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Hills Elementary 4971 Frierson Rd Shaw Air Force Base SC 29152 (803) 499-3327 | 4-5 | 27 | 494 |
| Shaw Heights Elementary 5121 Frierson Rd Shaw Air Force Base SC 29152 (803) 666-2335 | 2-3 | 24 | 482 |
Teaching in Sumter
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Drive Elementary 251 Alice Dr Sumter SC 29150 (803) 775-0857 | PK-5 | 35 | 743 |
| Alice Drive Middle 40 Miller Rd Sumter SC 29150 (803) 775-0821 | 6-8 | 44 | 770 |
| Bates Middle 715 Estate St Sumter SC 29150 (803) 775-0711 | 6-8 | 47 | 702 |
| Cherryvale Elementary 1420 Furman Dr Sumter SC 29154 (803) 494-8200 | PK-5 | 26 | 364 |
| Chestnut Oaks Middle 1200 Oswego Rd Sumter SC 29153 (803) 775-7272 | 6-8 | 33 | 477 |
| Crestwood High 2000 Oswego Rd Sumter SC 29153 (803) 469-6200 | 9-12 | 71 | 1,153 |
| Crosswell Drive Elementary 301 Crosswell Dr Sumter SC 29150 (803) 775-0679 | PK-5 | 40 | 610 |
| Ebenezer Middle 3440 Ebenezer Rd Sumter SC 29153 (803) 469-8571 | 6-8 | 22 | 354 |
| Furman Middle 3400 Bethel Church Rd Sumter SC 29154 (803) 481-8519 | 6-8 | 49 | 858 |
| Kingsbury Elementary 825 Kingsbury Rd Sumter SC 29154 (803) 775-6244 | PK-5 | 44 | 749 |
| Lakewood High 350 Old Manning Rd Sumter SC 29150 (803) 506-2700 | 9-12 | 59 | 1,131 |
| Lemira Elementary 952 Fulton St Sumter SC 29150 (803) 775-0658 | PK-5 | 40 | 575 |
| Mayewood Middle 4300 East Brewington Rd Sumter SC 29153 (803) 495-8014 | 6-8 | 15 | 154 |
| Millwood Elementary 24 Pinewood Rd Sumter SC 29150 (803) 775-0648 | PK-5 | 34 | 673 |
| Oakland Primary 5415 Oakland Dr Sumter SC 29154 (803) 499-3366 | PK-1 | 32 | 647 |
| Pocalla Springs Elementary 2060 Bethel Church Rd Sumter SC 29154 (803) 481-5800 | PK-5 | 49 | 890 |
| R. E. Davis Elementary 345 Eastern School Rd Sumter SC 29153 (803) 495-3247 | PK-5 | 17 | 313 |
| Sumter High 2580 Mccray's Mill Rd Sumter SC 29154 (803) 481-4480 | 9-12 | 129 | 2,324 |
| Wilder Elementary 975 South Main St Sumter SC 29150 (803) 773-5723 | PK-5 | 26 | 446 |
| Willow Drive Elementary 26 Willow Dr Sumter SC 29150 (803) 773-5796 | PK-5 | 34 | 633 |
Teaching in Wedgefield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. J. Delaine Elementary 5355 Cane Savannah Rd Wedgefield SC 29168 (803) 494-2661 | PK-5 | 13 | 185 |