For the 2026 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 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Sumter County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumter Central High School, with 80-84% 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 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sumter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumter Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 5-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 10-12
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
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 47% (majority Black).
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