Sumter Central High School vs University Charter School Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sumter Central High School
York · Public high · Grades 5–12
526 students
University Charter School Elementary
Livingston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Sumter Central High School York, Alabama | University Charter School Elementary Livingston, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 304 | #418 of 699 |
| National rank | #16133 of 16,910 | #30966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 31.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | York | Livingston |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Charter School Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 14.5).
- •University Charter School Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •University Charter School Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •University Charter School Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 85.2%).
- •Sumter Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 31.3).
- •Sumter Central High School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 407.
- •Sumter Central High School is a public school while University Charter School Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sumter Central High School better than University Charter School Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Charter School Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 14.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sumter Central High School and University Charter School Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between York and Livingston in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sumter Central High School: 526. University Charter School Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sumter Central High School and University Charter School Elementary rank in Alabama?
Sumter Central High School is 284th of 304 and University Charter School Elementary is 418th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).