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Sumter County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,637 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.
51爆料s in Sumter County School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
3,637 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sumter County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#214 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
527 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
19%
# Black Students
2,780 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
76%
36%
# White Students
231 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
6%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
221
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
273
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
277
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
287
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
275
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
287
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
339
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
265
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,423 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,346 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,423
$14,234
Spending / Student
$23,346
$13,365
Best Sumter County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,637 students.
What is the rank of Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District is ranked #215 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County School District?
76% of Sumter County School District students are Black, 15% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Sumter County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,346 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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