Furlow Charter School

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Furlow Charter School ranks 583 rd of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Furlow Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Americus, Georgia, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 573 students. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools II- Furlow Charter School district.

While Furlow Charter School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school consistently underperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 projected scores, the school's proficiency rates range from 4.5% to 54.3% across different subjects and grade levels, compared to the state averages of 37% to 48.2%. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.3% to 37% compared to the state's 34.7% to 48.1%. Additionally, Furlow Charter School's 4-year graduation rate of 82.7% in 2021-2022 is lower than the state average of 86.4%, suggesting the school may face challenges in helping students successfully complete their high school education.

Another key factor is the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 65.1% in the 2022-2023 school year. This indicates the school serves a population with a relatively low socioeconomic status, which can be a significant factor in academic performance. As a charter school, Furlow Charter School has the potential to implement innovative approaches and strategies to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, and identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance could lead to significant improvements in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709

(229) 931-8667

District: State Specialty Schools II- Furlow Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
583^rd of 1,248 Georgia Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 587

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

African American:

17.4%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Furlow Charter School ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.98. (See more...)

Compare Details Furlow Charter School ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.55. (See more...)

Compare Details Furlow Charter School ranks worse than 76% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Furlow Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Furlow Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Furlow Charter School 277^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Furlow Charter School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Furlow Charter School 348^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Furlow Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Furlow Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	35.44	745^th	1214	38.6%
2022	47.00	597^th	1244	52.0%
2023	43.52	633^rd	1242	49.0%
2024	47.98	583^rd	1248	53.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Furlow Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	16.77	460^th	542	15.1%
2022	23.79	430^th	567	24.2%
2023	34.75	372^nd	577	35.5%
2024	49.55	277^th	588	52.9%

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Rank History for Furlow Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	16.56	353^rd	410	13.9%
2022	26.43	293^rd	429	31.7%
2023	30.22	285^th	442	35.5%
2024	21.74	348^th	458	24.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Furlow Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	349	96	21	86	27	579
2022	332	97	20	90	35	574
2023	319	99	25	86	44	573
2024	328	102	20	88	49	587

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Furlow Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	579	40.0	14.4	65.1
2022	574	43.3	13.2	n/a
2023	573	45.2	12.6	65.1
2024	587	47.2	12.4	65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Furlow Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	579	40.0	14.4	65.1
2022	574	43.3	13.2	n/a
2023	573	45.2	12.6	65.1
2024	587	47.2	12.4	65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Furlow Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Furlow Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	63 Valley Dr	Americus	31709	Sumter County	State Specialty Schools II- Furlow Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(229) 931-8667	587	47	12.4	65.1%	328 (55.9%)	102 (17.4%)	88 (15.0%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.3%)								(n/a)	29.7	5.1	31.0	4.5	33.3	31.9	54.3	52.5	42.9	48.8	33.3	36.2	37.0	32.5	27.9	16.3	32.6	18.6	34.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Furlow Charter School

Is Furlow Charter School a good school?

Furlow Charter School ranks 583^rd of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Furlow Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 587 students attended Furlow Charter School.

What district is Furlow Charter School in?

State Specialty Schools II- Furlow Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Furlow Charter School?

Students at Furlow Charter School are 56% White, 17% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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