Best Schools in Sumter County, AL
Sumter County, AL has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,666 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Sumter County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sumter County, AL
The top high schools in Sumter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Charter School Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Sumter Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 301 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sumter County, AL
The top elementary schools in Sumter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Charter School Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
2. Livingston Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 404 Students
3. York West End Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 187 Students
4. Kinterbish Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sumter County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sumter County, AL has a total population of 12,345 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sumter County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sumter County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sumter County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sumter County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sumter County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sumter County, AL
How many schools are in Sumter County, AL?
Sumter County, AL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,666 students in total.
How do schools in Sumter County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Sumter County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Sumter County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sumter County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Sumter County, AL
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sumter County
3 places in Sumter County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Livingston (3)
- Cuba (1)
- York (1)
School districts (1)
- Sumter County (4 schools)