The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
4%
Black
(10-11)99%
35%
White
(10-11)1%
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Graduation Rate
(10-11)75-79%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumter County High School?
The graduation rate of Sumter County High School is 75-79%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 75%.
How many students attend Sumter County High School?
382 students attend Sumter County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sumter County High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Sumter County High School offer ?
Sumter County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sumter County High School part of?
Sumter County High School is part of Sumter County School District.
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