For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 603 students in Sumter County, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Sumter County, AL is Sumter Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Sumter County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumter Central High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sumter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sumter Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
University Charter School Secondary
Charter School
134 University Drive
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Sumter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5586 Kinterbish 10
Cuba, AL 36907
(205) 392-4559
Cuba, AL 36907
(205) 392-4559
Grades: n/a
| 65 students
108 North St
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2464
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2464
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3300 Panola Parkway 34
Panola, AL 35477
(205) 455-2422
Panola, AL 35477
(205) 455-2422
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
902 4th Ave
York, AL 36925
(205) 392-4771
York, AL 36925
(205) 392-4771
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sumter County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Sumter County, AL include Sumter Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sumter County?
3 public high schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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