| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County School District | Emelle | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1,006 | 5 | PK–12 | 8 |
How Sumter County compares
It enrolls 1,006 students across 5 schools. Its rating of 1/10 is below the Alabama average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Sumter County, Alabama
Sumter County has 1 public school district covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sumter County is Sumter County School District (1/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Sumter County, AL?
1 school district serves zip codes in Sumter County, AL. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Sumter County, AL?
Of the districts serving Sumter County, Sumter County School District has the highest rating on this site at 1/10. That places it in the 3rd percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.