For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,652 students in Sumter County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sumter County, 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.
Sumter County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sumter County 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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sumter County (2026)
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 Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Gr: 2-3 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Sumter County Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Gr: 4-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Gr: PK-1 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sumter County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sumter County, GA include Furlow Charter School, Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sumter County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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