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Sumter County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 901 students in Sumter County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Sumter County School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
901 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sumter County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
98%
31%
% White
n/a
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,644 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,719 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,644
$12,875
Spending / Student
$18,719
$12,097
Best Sumter County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York West End Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
716 Country Club Road
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 379-4950
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 379-4950
Gr: PK-4 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Livingston Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 North Washington Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2125
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2125
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Sumter Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13878 U S Highway 11
York, AL 36925
(205) 652-1501
York, AL 36925
(205) 652-1501
Gr: 5-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellbrown Career Technical Center
Vocational School
111 Mlk Parkway
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-9469
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-9469
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District manages 4 public schools serving 901 students.
What is the rank of Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District is ranked #139 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County School District?
98% of Sumter County School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Sumter County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,719 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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