Serving 90 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Sumter Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
97%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend North Sumter Junior High School?
90 students attend North Sumter Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of North Sumter Junior High School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Sumter Junior High School?
North Sumter Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Sumter Junior High School offer ?
North Sumter Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Sumter Junior High School part of?
North Sumter Junior High School is part of Sumter County School District.
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