Sumter Central High School is a senior high school in an unincorporated area of Sumter County, Alabama, between Livingston and York. It has 85,000 square feet of space. It is a part of the Sumter County School District. The school opened in 2011 as a merger of Livingston High School and Sumter County High School.
Serving 526 students in grades 5-12, Sumter Central 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumter Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in York, AL, encompassing approximately 913.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 22.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 37.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumter Central High School's student population of 526 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
Sumter Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumter Central High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
97%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumter Central High School's ranking?
Sumter Central High School is ranked #1244 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumter Central High School?
The graduation rate of Sumter Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sumter Central High School?
526 students attend Sumter Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sumter Central High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumter Central High School?
Sumter Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sumter Central High School offer ?
Sumter Central High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumter Central High School part of?
Sumter Central High School is part of Sumter County School District.
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