Total enrollment
1,617
+86 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
Sumter County
Alabama · Public K-12
Sumter County is a Alabama county whose public-school system spans 7 campuses and approximately 1,682 students. Median household income runs about $33,310. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Sumter County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,682
NCES CCD
Median income
$33,310
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.8%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
3
782 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
835 students
Combined / other
1
65 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sumter County Public Schools
966 students · 2 districts in Sumter County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Sumter County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
12.1%
civilian labor
Median age
36
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Sumter County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter Central High School | York | High | 05-12 | 526 | · |
| University Charter School Elementary | Livingston | Elementary | PK-05 | 407 | · |
| University Charter School Secondary | Livingston | High | 06-12 | 309 | · |
| Livingston Junior High School | Livingston | Elementary | PK-04 | 216 | · |
| York West End Junior High School | Livingston | Elementary | PK-04 | 159 | · |
| Kinterbish Junior High School | Cuba | Combined | N-N | 65 | · |
| BellBrown Career Technical Center | Livingston | High | 10-12 | · | · |
Cities in Sumter County
About Sumter County
Sumter County is a compact county of about 11,878 residents in Alabama. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,682 students across 7 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $33,310, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 23%. That income level is 40% below the Alabama median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Sumter County is made up of 3 elementary schools (782 students), 3 high schools (835), and 1 combined or other schools.
Sumter County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 966 students across Sumter County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,617 students, grew 6% from the 1,531 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Sumter County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data