For the 2026 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 90% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sumter County (2026)
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 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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 90% (majority Black).
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