Sumter County Primary School
Tel:
(229) 924-1012
Sumter County Primary School serves 838 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Sumter County Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Sumter County Primary School's student population of 838 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 838 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Sumter County Primary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 15% |
| Black | 75% | 37% |
| White | 8% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sumter County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sumter County Primary School is Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sumter County Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sumter County Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Americus Sumter County Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-3 | 611 students10
0.2 miles
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835 0.2 2-3 611 - Americus Sumter County Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 561 students10
0.2 miles
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010 0.2 7-8 561 - Americus Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy Grades: 9 | 275 students
0.4 miles
915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914 0.4 9 275 - Americus Sumter County Intermediate School Math: 14% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-6 | 906 students10
2.2 miles
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168 2.2 4-6 906 - Americus Furlow Charter School Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-10 | 511 students10
3.0 miles
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8538 3 K-10 511
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