For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,974 students in 31719, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31719, GA are Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31719 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31719, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31719, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumter County Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Gr: 2-3 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Gr: 4-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Gr: PK-1 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 31719, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31719, GA include Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31719?
3 public elementary schools are located in 31719.
What is the racial composition of students in 31719?
31719 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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