At a glance
Reported students
1,013
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
481
Lakewood High: 1,013 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,055
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
What the reported data says about Lakewood High
Lakewood High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sumter. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Sumter 01. NCES reports 1,013 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.8%) and White (29.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lakewood High
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.8%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black58.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sumter 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crestwood High
High · Grades 09–12
1,105 reported students
Sumter Career and Technology Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Sumter High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,122 reported students
Alice Drive Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
783 reported students
Furman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
700 reported students
Pocalla Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
609 reported students
Public schools near Lakewood High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocalla Springs Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 609 | 1.8 mi |
| Kingsbury Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 514 | 2.6 mi |
| Wilder Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 299 | 3.1 mi |
| Sumter High School High · Sumter 01 | 09–12 | 2,122 | 3.7 mi |
| Sumter Career and Technology Center High · Sumter 01 | 09–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| Crestwood High High · Sumter 01 | 09–12 | 1,105 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High
What grades does Lakewood High serve?
Lakewood High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sumter 01.
How many students attend Lakewood High?
Lakewood High reported 1,013 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,055 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakewood High?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 1,013 students and 58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakewood High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakewood High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumter 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lakewood High in?
Lakewood High is part of Sumter 01, based in Sumter, SC, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakewood High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pocalla Springs Elementary (1.8 mi), Kingsbury Elementary (2.6 mi), Wilder Elementary (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.