Sumter County Schools & Education
Sumter County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,301
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#28
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sumter County
Measured School Summary
Sumter County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,301 per pupil, Sumter County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sumter County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,301
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sumter County has 7 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Sumter County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Sumter County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#28
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Sumter County
Elementary and high visible
1,006 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
University Charter School
Elementary and high visible
660 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Sumter County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Sumter County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sumter County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Sumter County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Education with Charter Options
Sumter County operates a focused system of seven public schools serving 1,666 students. This small-scale infrastructure includes four elementary and three high schools, with no standalone middle schools.
University Charter School Brings Innovation
While the Sumter County district serves 1,006 students, the University Charter School district manages two schools with 660 students. Charter schools represent 28.6% of the county's educational options, offering families distinct choices.
Intimate Rural Campus Environments
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a close-knit feel with an average size of only 278 students. Livingston Junior High is the largest campus with 404 students, emphasizing personalized attention over large enrollment numbers.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Sumter County
Reported Enrollment
1,666
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
2
29% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Sumter County
Sumter County
University Charter School
7 Public Schools in Sumter County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Junior High School | Record | Sumter County | Livingston, 35470Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 404 |
| University Charter School Elementary | Record | University Charter School | Livingston, 35470Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Charter | 368 |
| Sumter Central High School | Record | Sumter County | York, 36925Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 301 |
| University Charter School Secondary | Record | University Charter School | Livingston, 35470Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Charter | 292 |
| York West End Junior High School | Record | Sumter County | Livingston, 35470Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 187 |
| Kinterbish Junior High School | Record | Sumter County | Cuba, 36907Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 114 |
| BellBrown Career Technical Center | Record | Sumter County | Livingston, 35470Rural: Remote | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Livingston Junior High School
Sumter County
Livingston, 35470 / Rural: Remote
University Charter School Elementary
University Charter School
Livingston, 35470 / Rural: Remote
University Charter School Secondary
University Charter School
Livingston, 35470 / Rural: Remote
York West End Junior High School
Sumter County
Livingston, 35470 / Rural: Remote
BellBrown Career Technical Center
Sumter County
Livingston, 35470 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,301
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Sumter County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sumter County, Alabama?
Sumter County operates a focused system of seven public schools serving 1,666 students. This small-scale infrastructure includes four elementary and three high schools, with no standalone middle schools.
What are the major school districts in Sumter County, Alabama?
While the Sumter County district serves 1,006 students, the University Charter School district manages two schools with 660 students. Charter schools represent 28.6% of the county's educational options, offering families distinct choices.
What is the school experience like in Sumter County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a close-knit feel with an average size of only 278 students. Livingston Junior High is the largest campus with 404 students, emphasizing personalized attention over large enrollment numbers.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.