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#1472 of 2,268 schools in GA
Sumter County High School
High School · Sumter County · Americus, GA
A high school in Americus, GA serving grades 9th – 12th.
903 South Ga Tech Parkway, Americus, GA 31719
- Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Sumter County High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sumter County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,592/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Americus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,496
Median home value
$104,400
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southland AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 433 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sumter County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sumter County High School is listed in Sumter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sumter County High School
Sumter County High School is a public high school in Americus, GA, part of Sumter County, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,472 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumter County High School
What grades does Sumter County High School serve?
Sumter County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sumter County High School?
Sumter County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumter County High School rank in GA?
Sumter County High School ranks #1,472 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Sumter County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumter County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sumter County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumter County High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Sumter County High School a charter school?
No, Sumter County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumter County High School a Title I school?
No, Sumter County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sumter County High School?
100.0% of students at Sumter County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (229) 924-3653
- Area population (ZIP 31719)
- 9,085
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31719; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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