Sumiton: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in Sumiton. Sumiton Elementary School is the largest at 714 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 1,166 students.
- ~1,230 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,230 residents per school. 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Walker County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,166 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 64 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 854 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 73.2% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | Bevill State Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Jasper |
| Nearest College · Phone | (205) 387-0511 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Sumiton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 416 State Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (205) 648-7451 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35148 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown