Sumiton’s public schools score below 62% of Alabama districts on tests and graduation
19% of students in Sumiton’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sumiton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sumiton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 242 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sumiton’s, its schools beat 26%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,876 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sumiton Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sumiton’s grade
C+: better than 38% of Alabama school districts, #125 of 187 Alabama towns. Both inputs trail the Alabama average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sumiton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Sumiton
Sumiton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 720 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Sumiton
Sumiton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 720 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Sumiton
Sumiton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 720 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Sumiton
Sumiton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 720 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Sumiton
Sumiton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 720 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Sumiton
Sumiton Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 476 students · 20:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Sumiton
Sumiton Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 476 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Sumiton
Sumiton Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 476 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Sumiton
Sumiton Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 476 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Sumiton’s public schools are run by Walker County School District, which also serves Carbon Hill, Cordova, Dora and Eldridge and others. Parts of Sumiton (5% of its land) are served by Jefferson County instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Sumiton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Sumiton’s borders.
Every school in Sumiton
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Sumiton’s schools
Are Sumiton’s schools good?
On Alabama’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sumiton children attend score below 62% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #125 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 26%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sumiton in?
Walker County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,091 students in 17 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sumiton are served by Jefferson County.
Where do Sumiton kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Dora High School, Cordova High School, Curry High School, Carbon Hill High School and Oakman High School.
What is Sumiton’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Walker County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Sumiton spend per student?
$13,876 in Walker County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Sumiton?
Yes: Sumiton Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 341 students).
Parents talk
What Sumiton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sumiton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.