Best Americus Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumter County High School, with 96% 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Grades: K-12
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Sumter County High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
903 South Ga Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Americus, Georgia

Americus, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Grades: 9
| 294 students
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Grades: PK-K
| 560 students
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

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).

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