For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,560 students in Sumter County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Sumter County School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,560 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sumter County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
% Black
75%
36%
% White
6%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,843 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,851 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,843
$14,327
Spending / Student
$23,851
$13,452
Best Sumter County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
How many schools belong to Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,560 students.
What is the rank of Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District is ranked #212 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County School District?
75% of Sumter County School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Sumter County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,851 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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