For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,145 students in Americus, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 678 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Americus, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Americus, GA are Furlow Charter School, Sumter County High School and Sumter County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Americus, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Americus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Americus, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Gr: K-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 South Ga Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653
Gr: 9-12 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Sumter County Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Gr: 2-3 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Sumter County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Gr: 7-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Sumter County Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Gr: 4-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Gr: PK-1 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Americus, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Americus, GA include Furlow Charter School, Sumter County High School and Sumter County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Americus?
6 public schools are located in Americus.
What percentage of students in Americus go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Americus are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Americus?
Americus public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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