For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,669 students in Sumter County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sumter County, AL are University Charter School, Kinterbish Junior High School and York West End Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sumter County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 North Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Grades: PK-10
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Kinterbish Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5586 Kinterbish 10
Cuba, AL 36907
(205) 392-4559
Cuba, AL 36907
(205) 392-4559
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
York West End Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
716 Country Club Road
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 379-4950
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 379-4950
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Sumter Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13878 U S Highway 11
York, AL 36925
(205) 652-1501
York, AL 36925
(205) 652-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Livingston Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 North Washington Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2125
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2125
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellbrown Career Technical Center
Vocational School
111 Mlk Parkway
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-9469
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-9469
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Sumter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
108 North St
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2464
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2464
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3300 Panola Parkway 34
Panola, AL 35477
(205) 455-2422
Panola, AL 35477
(205) 455-2422
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
902 4th Ave
York, AL 36925
(205) 392-4771
York, AL 36925
(205) 392-4771
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sumter County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Sumter County, AL include University Charter School, Kinterbish Junior High School and York West End Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Sumter County, AL?
6 public schools are located in Sumter County, AL.
What percentage of students in Sumter County, AL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County, AL?
Sumter County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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