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6.7 avg / 10

Sumter County School District

School District · Livingston, Alabama

Students: 976
Teachers (FTE): 51

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,216

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.1:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#70 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,216

+$6,408 vs Alabama median

District size

976 students

Smaller than Alabama median

About Sumter County

Sumter County is a Livingston, Alabama school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 976 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $19,216 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Sumter County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Livingston Junior High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Sumter County students show an average math proficiency of 8.7% and ELA proficiency of 31.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sumter County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 8.7%
School
State
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ELA Proficiency 31.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sumter County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Livingston
Total Enrollment
976
Teachers (FTE)
51
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sumter County?

Sumter County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sumter County?

The average composite rating for Sumter County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sumter County?

Sumter County spends $19,216 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sumter County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sumter County is 19.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sumter County?

Livingston Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Sumter County with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Sumter County?

Across schools in Sumter County with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sumter County compare to other districts in Alabama?

Sumter County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
8.7%
ELA Proficiency
31.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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