For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 33 students in Sumter County, AL (there are , serving 1,610 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Sumter County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
草榴社区 Schools in Sumter County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southern Star Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
211 Kirkland Blvd
Emelle, AL 35459
(205) 455-2643
Emelle, AL 35459
(205) 455-2643
Gr: K-9 | 33 students
Sumter County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7630 Alabama Highway 39
Gainesville, AL 35464
(205) 239-1342
Gainesville, AL 35464
(205) 239-1342
Gr: PK-7 | 119 students
Overview
This County (Sumter County)
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
33 Students
81,738 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
6,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
8,808 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
32 Students
48,156 Students
% White Students
97%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1 Student
22,152 Students
% of Others Students
3%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sumter County, AL?
1 private schools are located in Sumter County, AL.
What percentage of students in Sumter County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Sumter County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
100% of private schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
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