For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,134 students in Americus, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Americus, GA are Furlow Charter School and Sumter County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Americus, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Americus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Americus, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Gr: K-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Gr: 7-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Americus, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Gr: 9 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
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
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012
Crossroads Academy For Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Furlow Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Gr: K-12
1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Gr: PK-K | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
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
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Americus, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Americus, GA include Furlow Charter School and Sumter County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Americus?
2 public middle schools are located in Americus.
What is the racial composition of students in Americus?
Americus public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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