Sumter County

The schools in Sumter County, Alabama paint a concerning picture, with all three schools - two elementary (Livingston Junior High School and York West End Junior High School) and one high school (Sumter Central High School) - performing poorly compared to state averages.

None of the schools in Sumter County can be considered standouts, as they are all ranked in the bottom 10% or 5% of Alabama schools. The elementary schools have 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and their test scores are significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Sumter Central High School fares even worse, with 0% proficiency in math and English for 11th graders and a ranking in the bottom 5% of Alabama high schools.

The data reveals several concerning trends across the Sumter County schools, including overwhelmingly African American student populations (98.4% to 100%), extremely high free/reduced lunch rates (90.37% to 95.35%), and relatively high spending per student ($10,996 to $13,506) that does not seem to translate to better outcomes. While the student-teacher ratios are reasonable, the systemic issues plaguing these schools suggest the need for a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to improve educational opportunities for students in Sumter County.