Sumter Central High School vs University Charter School Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 7.0 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 Secondary
Livingston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
309 students
| Measure | Sumter Central High School York, Alabama | University Charter School Secondary Livingston, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 304 | #157 of 304 |
| National rank | #16133 of 16,910 | #11417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 526 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | York | Livingston |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Charter School Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 14.5).
- •University Charter School Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 85.2%).
- •Sumter Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.1).
- •Sumter Central High School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 309.
- •Sumter Central High School is a public school while University Charter School Secondary 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 Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), University Charter School Secondary ranks higher (38.2 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 Secondary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between York and Livingston in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sumter Central High School: 526. University Charter School Secondary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sumter Central High School and University Charter School Secondary rank in Alabama?
Sumter Central High School is 284th of 304 and University Charter School Secondary is 157th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).