Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy
Tel:
(229) 924-5914
Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy serves 275 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy's student population of 275 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 275 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 81% | 37% |
| White | 7% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate (13-14) | <50% | 75% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sumter County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Americus Sumter County Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 838 students
0.4 miles
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012 0.4 PK-1 838 - Americus Sumter County Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-3 | 611 students10
0.6 miles
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835 0.6 2-3 611 - Americus Sumter County Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 561 students10
0.6 miles
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010 0.6 7-8 561 - Americus Sumter County Intermediate School Math: 14% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-6 | 906 students10
2.6 miles
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168 2.6 4-6 906 - Americus Furlow Charter School Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-10 | 511 students10
3.3 miles
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8538 3.3 K-10 511
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