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Sumter County

Alabama · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 1,666 students, in a county of 11,878 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,666
NCES CCD
Median income
$33,310
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.7%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sumter County
1,006 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
White
26%
Hispanic
1%
Black
68%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
20%
Hispanic
0%
Black
78%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Livingston Junior High SchoolLivingstonElementaryPK-08404·
University Charter School ElementaryLivingstonElementaryPK-05368·
Sumter Central High SchoolYorkHigh09-12301·
University Charter School SecondaryLivingstonHigh06-12292·
York West End Junior High SchoolLivingstonElementaryPK-08187·
Kinterbish Junior High SchoolCubaElementaryPK-08114·
BellBrown Career Technical CenterLivingstonHigh10-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Sumter County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Sumter County, Alabama, with a combined enrollment of about 1,666.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sumter County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Sumter County?
Sumter County is the largest school district in Sumter County, serving approximately 1,006 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sumter County?
Sumter County has roughly 11,878 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sumter County?
Median household income in Sumter County is $33,310, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 22.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sumter County?
Approximately 19.0% of adults 25 and older in Sumter County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sumter County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.7% of students in Sumter County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sumter County schools?
Across Sumter County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sumter County?
Sumter County residents are approximately 26% White, 1% Hispanic, 68% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sumter County is owner-occupied?
Sumter County has about 6,356 housing units, of which roughly 66.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data