For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,224 students in Americus, GA (there are , serving 678 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Americus, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Americus, GA are Furlow Charter School, Sumter County High School and Sumter County Middle 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 10% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Americus, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Grades: K-12
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Sumter County High School
(Math: 7% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Sumter County Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Grades: 4-6
| 753 students
Rank: #55.
Sumter County Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Grades: 2-3
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Grades: PK-1
| 771 students
Americus, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Grades: 9
| 294 students
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Americus-sumter Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Academy For Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Furlow Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Grades: PK-K
| 560 students
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Middle 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?
86% of all K-12 students in Americus are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
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 65% (majority Black).
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