Sumter County School District
School District · Livingston, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Sumter County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sumter County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
York West End Junior High School
Livingston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Livingston Junior High School
Livingston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sumter Central High School
York · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#118 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,216
+$6,408 vs Alabama median
District size
976 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Sumter County ranks #118 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Sumter County's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are York West End Junior High School (7.4/10), Livingston Junior High School (6.0/10), and Sumter Central High School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sumter County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | York West End Junior High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Livingston Junior High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sumter Central High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Kinterbish Junior High School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.6/10, Sumter County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is York West End Junior High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Sumter County students show an average math proficiency of 21.8% and ELA proficiency of 32.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Sumter County with test data.
Schools in Sumter County
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
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 5.6/10. 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?
York West End Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Sumter County with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Sumter County?
Across schools in Sumter County with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.1%. 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 5.6/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.1%
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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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