Public schools in Livingston, AL
5 open public schools with an address in Livingston, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,091
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Livingston public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Livingston, AL: 3 elementary, 2 high. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,091 students, an average of 273 per school. The largest campus is University Charter School Elementary (407 students).
Sumter County operates the most schools here (3), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Livingston
Elementary schools in Livingston
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Junior High School Sumter County | PK–04 | 216 | 18:1 | |
| University Charter School Elementary University Charter School · Charter | PK–05 | 407 | 31.3:1 | |
| York West End Junior High School Sumter County | PK–04 | 159 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Livingston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BellBrown Career Technical Center Sumter County · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | — | — | |
| University Charter School Secondary University Charter School · Charter | 06–12 | 309 | 22.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.3%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black64.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Livingston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,091 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Livingston
How many public schools are in Livingston, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Livingston: 3 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 1,091 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Livingston?
Schools with an address in Livingston belong to 2 education agencies, led by Sumter County (3 schools), University Charter School (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Livingston?
University Charter School Secondary reported the largest high-school enrollment in Livingston, with 309 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Livingston?
Yes. 2 of the 5 public schools in Livingston are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including University Charter School Elementary, University Charter School Secondary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Livingston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Livingston public schools is 20.1:1, higher than the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Livingston guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities