Best Sumiton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,202 students in Sumiton, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 371 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Sumiton, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sumiton, AL are Sumiton Elementary School and Sumiton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumiton, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sumiton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Sumiton, AL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumiton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Gr: PK-4 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sumiton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Gr: 5-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sumiton, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sumiton, AL include Sumiton Elementary School and Sumiton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sumiton?
2 public schools are located in Sumiton.
What percentage of students in Sumiton go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Sumiton are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sumiton?
Sumiton public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).

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