For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,620 students in Sumter County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Sumter County School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
3,620 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sumter County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
474 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
18%
# Black Students
2,814 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
78%
36%
# White Students
247 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
7%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
203
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
262
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
241
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
259
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
218
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
283
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
323
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,514 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,456 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,514
$14,333
Spending / Student
$23,456
$13,458
Best Sumter County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sumter County Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Grades: 2-3
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Grades: 7-8
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Sumter County Intermediate School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Grades: 4-6
| 813 students
Rank: n/an/a
903 South Ga Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 1,025 students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Grades: PK-1
| 706 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,620 students.
What is the rank of Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District is ranked #215 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County School District?
78% of Sumter County School District students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sumter County School District?
Sumter County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Sumter County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,456 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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