Serving 549 students in grades 7-8, Sumter County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumter County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Americus, GA, encompassing approximately 492.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 13.4 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 22.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumter County Middle School's student population of 549 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sumter County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumter County Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2059 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumter County Middle School's ranking?
Sumter County Middle School is ranked #2059 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sumter County Middle School?
549 students attend Sumter County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sumter County Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumter County Middle School?
Sumter County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumter County Middle School offer ?
Sumter County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumter County Middle School part of?
Sumter County Middle School is part of Sumter County School District.
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