High Schools in Sumter County

Sumter County, Alabama is home to a single high school, Sumter Central High School, which serves the entire county. This school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 100% African American and 95.35% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage.

Academically, Sumter Central High School is struggling, with 0% proficiency in Math and English, and only 6.35% proficiency in Science on state assessments. These scores are alarmingly low, far below the state averages. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Alabama high schools over the past 3 years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data paints a concerning picture of a school that is failing to provide a quality education to its predominantly economically disadvantaged, African American student population. Significant interventions and improvements may be necessary to address the educational challenges faced by Sumter County and Sumter Central High School.