For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,196 students in Sumiton, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sumiton, AL are Sumiton Elementary School and Sumiton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumiton, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sumiton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sumiton, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumiton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Gr: PK-4 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Sumiton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sumiton, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sumiton, AL include Sumiton Elementary School and Sumiton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sumiton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sumiton.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumiton?
Sumiton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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