5.7avg / 10

Sumter County School District

School District · Americus, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 3,637

Teachers (FTE): 265

Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,637

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,637

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#148 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,611

+$1,483 vs Georgia median

District size

3,637 students

Typical than Georgia median

The short answer

Sumter County ranks #148 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Sumter County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sumter County Intermediate School (7.2/10), Sumter County High School (5.9/10), and Sumter County Middle School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Sumter County Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +16.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sumter County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Sumter County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Sumter County Intermediate School	7.2 / 10	Middle	—	753
2	Sumter County High School	5.9 / 10	High	—	1,036
3	Sumter County Middle School	5.8 / 10	Middle	—	536
4	Sumter County Elementary School	3.7 / 10	Elementary	—	541

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sumter County

Sumter County is a Americus, Georgia school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,637 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $15,611 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Sumter County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sumter County Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Sumter County students show an average math proficiency of 31.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.7%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sumter County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency31.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency37.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Sumter County with test data.

Schools in Sumter County

5 schools

Elementary Schools2

Sumter County Primary School

7715.7

Sumter County Elementary School

5413.7

Middle Schools2

Sumter County Intermediate School

7537.2

Sumter County Middle School

5365.8

High Schools1

Sumter County High School

1,0365.9

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Americus
Total Enrollment: 3,637
Teachers (FTE): 265
District spending per student: $15,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 49.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sumter County?

Sumter County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sumter County?

The average composite rating for Sumter County is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Sumter County?

Sumter County's district-level spending was $15,611 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sumter County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sumter County is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sumter County?

Sumter County Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Sumter County with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Sumter County?

Across schools in Sumter County with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sumter County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Sumter County has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.7/10
Math Proficiency: 31.1%
ELA Proficiency: 37.7%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.