Summary:
The city of Americus, Georgia is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter school. The schools in Americus face significant academic challenges, with student performance generally well below state averages on standardized tests.
One standout school is Furlow Charter School, an alternative public charter school that outperforms the other schools in the area on state assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.3% of Furlow's 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.2%. Sumter County High School also stands out for its very high 4-year graduation rate of 96.1% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the other schools.
The data reveals that all of the traditional public schools in Americus have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high-poverty student population. This likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the schools, which perform well below state averages on the Georgia Milestones assessments. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions and potentially exploring alternative school models like the successful Furlow Charter School.
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