Best Americus Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,623 students in Americus, GA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Americus, GA are Furlow Charter School and Sumter County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Americus, GA public high schools have an score of 19% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Americus have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.

Americus, GA public high school have a of 97%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sumter County High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High 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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Bottom 50%

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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 High School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
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903 South Ga Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653

Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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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 high schools in Americus, GA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Americus, GA include Furlow Charter School and Sumter County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Americus?

2 public high schools are located in Americus.

What is the racial composition of students in Americus?

Americus public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).