For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 699 students in Sumter County, AL.
The top ranked public charter school in Sumter County, AL is University Charter School Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, AL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public charter school average of 8%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 27% statewide average). Charter schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sumter County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Charter School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 North Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
University Charter School Secondary
Charter School
134 University Drive
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Sumter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5586 Kinterbish 10
Cuba, AL 36907
(205) 392-4559
Cuba, AL 36907
(205) 392-4559
65 students Minority enrollment: 95%
3300 Panola Parkway 34
Panola, AL 35477
(205) 455-2422
Panola, AL 35477
(205) 455-2422
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Sumter County, AL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sumter County, AL include University Charter School Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sumter County?
2 public charter schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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