Below Average
#188 of 207 private schools in AL
Sumiton Christian School
School · Sumiton, AL
A private school in Sumiton, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
155 HOSANNA DR, Sumiton, AL 35148
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated955/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,115
Median home value
$145,500
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Sumiton Christian School is listed in Sumiton, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sumiton Christian School
Sumiton Christian School is a private school in Sumiton, AL, serving approximately 318 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumiton Christian School
What grades does Sumiton Christian School serve?
Sumiton Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sumiton Christian School?
Sumiton Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumiton Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumiton Christian School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sumiton Christian School rank in AL?
Sumiton Christian School ranks #188 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Sumiton Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumiton Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sumiton Christian School a private school?
Yes, Sumiton Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Church of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sumiton Christian School a religious school?
Sumiton Christian School has a Church of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of God
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Walker County
- Phone
- (205) 648-6643
- Area population (ZIP 35148)
- 2,270
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35148; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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