Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy
Tel:
(229)924-5914
- Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy serves 308 students in grades 9.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy's student population of 308 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 308 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 80% | 37% |
| White | 9% | 40% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 75% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sumter County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy is Furlow Charter School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sumter County Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sumter County Primary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Americus Sumter County Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 851 students
0.4 miles
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229)924-1012 0.4 PK-1 851 - Americus Sumter County Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 689 students
0.6 miles
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229)924-7835 0.6 2-3 689 - Americus Sumter County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 557 students
0.6 miles
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229)924-1010 0.6 7-8 557 - Americus Sumter County Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 915 students
2.6 miles
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229)924-3168 2.6 4-6 915 - Americus Furlow Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-9 | 450 students
3.3 miles
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229)931-8538 3.3 K-9 450
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