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#805 of 1,356 schools in AL
Sumter Central High School
High School · Sumter County · York, AL
A Sumter County high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13878 U S Highway 11, York, AL 36925
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sumter Central High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sumter Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average439/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,219
Median home value
$72,600
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36925; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Charter School SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sumter County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sumter Central High School is listed in Sumter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sumter Central High School
Sumter Central High School is a public high school in York, AL, part of Sumter County, serving approximately 283 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumter Central High School
What grades does Sumter Central High School serve?
Sumter Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sumter Central High School?
Sumter Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter Central High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumter Central High School rank in AL?
Sumter Central High School ranks #805 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Sumter Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumter Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sumter Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumter Central High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Sumter Central High School a charter school?
No, Sumter Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumter Central High School a Title I school?
No, Sumter Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sumter Central High School?
95.1% of students at Sumter Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (205) 652-1501
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36925)
- 3,322
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 36925; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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