Best Americus Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,652 students in Americus, GA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Americus, GA are Furlow Charter School, 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.

Americus, GA public elementary schools have an score of 15% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Americus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Americus, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Furlow Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
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63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667

Gr: K-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Sumter County Elementary School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
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438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835

Gr: 2-3 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Sumter County Intermediate School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
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439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168

Gr: 4-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Sumter County Primary School

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123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012

Gr: PK-1 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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Americus, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2023)

915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914

Gr: 9 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Americus Sumter High School (Old Americus-sumter High School S) (Closed 2023)

805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Americus-sumter Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012

Crossroads Academy For Alternative School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500

Furlow Charter School (Closed 2021)

Charter School

63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667

Gr: K-12

Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) (Closed 2023)

1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888

Gr: PK-K | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Sumter County Schools Gsw Early College (Closed 2010)

805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Americus, GA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Americus, GA include Furlow Charter School, Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County Intermediate School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Americus?

4 public elementary schools are located in Americus.

What is the racial composition of students in Americus?

Americus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).