Thomas Sumter Academy competes annually in various academic competitions at the local, regional and state levels.  A few examples are as follows:

• Spelling Bee Competition for students in 6th-8th Grades
• Geography Bee Competition for students in 6th – 8th Grades
• Lieutenant Governor’s Writing Contest for students in 8th Grade
• USC Sumter Poetry Contest for students in 6th-8th Grades
• Middle School Math Competition at SCISA
• Science Fair Competition required for 6th – 8th Grades in school wide competitions as well as state
• Literary Meet includes participation in Oral Interpretation, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Essay Competitions
• Middle School Drama team participate in a one-act play competition