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Education





         Diverse education pathways enrich minds and communities

        S   umter County is renowned for its excellent     Ignite College and Career Academy –
            system of education. Public schools, a state
                                         Focused on skills development in more than 80 job
            university, and a live-on-campus technical
            college make Sumter a haven for academia.  areas, Ignite partners with local business leaders for
                                         career coaching. Students are paired with a coach
                                         specific to their area of interest, whether welding,
        Sumter County Schools            auto repair, culinary arts, or dozens of other majors, to
          Serving more than 4,700 students throughout the   ensure they are ready for the workforce immediately
        county, Sumter County Schools prepares students   upon graduation. Dual enrollment allows students to
        for life and career. Through transformational learning   earn college credits for free while still in high school.
        experiences, Sumter County students are equipped     Sumter County Middle School – Grades 7-8
        with 21st Century skills. Six schools serve the county.  prepare students for successful entry into high school.
          Sumter County High School (SCHS) – The     Sumter County Intermediate School – Grades
        Home of the Panthers, SCHS fosters relationships   4-6 are challenged and nurtured for growth in learning.
        between home, school, and community. The     Sumter County Elementary School – Grades
        school aims to instill the belief that learning is a   2-3 are taught to be self-sufficient on their journey
        lifelong process.                through school.  Sumter County Primary School – Pre-

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