Americus Sumter High School (old Americus-sumter High School S)
Americus Sumter High School (old Americus-sumter High School S) serves 875 students in grades 9-12.
Americus Sumter High School (old Americus-sumter High School S) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Americus Sumter High School (old Americus-sumter High School S) 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%)
School Overview
Americus Sumter High School (old Americus-sumter High School S)'s student population of 875 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 875 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Americus Sumter High School (old Americus-sumter High School S) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Americus Sumter High School (old Americus-sumter High School S) is 0.35, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1701 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 80% | 37% |
| White | 9% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 10% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Americus Sumter High School (old Americus-sumter High School S) is Furlow Charter School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Americus Furlow Charter School Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-10 | 511 students10
1.3 miles
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8538 1.3 K-10 511 - Americus Sumter County Intermediate School Math: 14% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-6 | 906 students10
1.5 miles
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168 1.5 4-6 906 - Americus Sumter Youth Development Campus Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 7-12 | 54 students
2.3 miles
300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800 2.3 7-12 54 - Americus Sumter County Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-3 | 611 students10
3.5 miles
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835 3.5 2-3 611 - Americus Sumter County Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 561 students10
3.5 miles
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010 3.5 7-8 561
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