Sumter County High School

Summary:

Sumter County High School is a public high school in Americus, Georgia, serving 978 students in grades 9-12. Despite maintaining a relatively high graduation rate of 96.1%, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 14% to 23%, significantly lower than the state averages.

Sumter County High School serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools, such as Macon County High School and Schley Middle High School, Sumter County High School performs significantly worse on academic measures. Macon County High School, while also underperforming the state average, has higher proficiency rates than Sumter County High School, while Schley Middle High School significantly outperforms both Sumter County High School and the state average.

The low academic performance of Sumter County High School, despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 students per teacher, suggests that factors beyond just staffing levels may be impacting student achievement. The school and the Sumter County school district should consider a comprehensive review of its educational programs, resource allocation, and support systems to identify and address the root causes of the performance gaps, and help students at Sumter County High School succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

903 South Ga Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31719

(229) 924-3653

District: Sumter County

SchoolDigger Rank:
394^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Feeder schools for Sumter County High School:

Elementary:	Sumter County Elementary School
	Sumter County Primary School
Middle:	Sumter County Intermediate School
	Sumter County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 978

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.1%

Hispanic:

11.6%

White:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sumter County High School ranks worse than 86% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.66. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sumter County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sumter County High School 394^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Sumter County High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sumter County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.02	380^th	442	14.0%
2024	15.66	394^th	458	14.0%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sumter County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	80	798	3	126	0	0	18	0	1025
2023	54	793	2	113	1	0	15	0	978

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

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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 Sumter County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1025	67.7	15.1	n/a
2023	978	78.0	12.5	100

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 Sumter County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1025	67.7	15.1	n/a
2023	978	78.0	12.5	100

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 Sumter County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sumter County High School	Public	9-12	903 South Ga Tech Parkway	Americus	31719	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 924-3653	978	78	12.5	100.0%	54 (5.5%)	793 (81.1%)	113 (11.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.5%)	15.7	394^th of 458 public high schools	14.0%		15	380^th of 442 public high schools	14.0%	14	14.0	23.0	18.4	18.3
Schley Middle High School	Public	6-12	2131 US Highway 19 S	Ellaville	31806	Schley County	Schley County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 937-0560	663	46	14.3	48.9%	467 (70.4%)	117 (17.6%)	49 (7.4%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.5%)	74.7	71^st of 458 public high schools	84.5%		69.5	82^nd of 442 public high schools	81.4%	11	39.0	67.7	65.6	76.7	52.7	47.5	62.1	39.6	55.6	73.6	70.1	65.5	$8,424	$352	$8,072
Macon County High School	Public	9-12	615 Vienna Rd	Montezuma	31063	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 472-8579	340	20	17.0	100.0%	24 (7.1%)	259 (76.2%)	42 (12.4%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	15.7	392^nd of 458 public high schools	14.4%		13	391^st of 442 public high schools	11.5%	1	14.7	23.7	24.5	10.1									$13,472	$1,732	$11,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Sumter County High School

What is the racial makeup of Sumter County High School?

Students at Sumter County High School are 81% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Sumter County High School?

Sumter County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sumter County Elementary School
Elementary : Sumter County Primary School
Middle : Sumter County Intermediate School
Middle : Sumter County Middle School

What district is Sumter County High School in?

Sumter County

How many students attend Sumter County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 978 students attended Sumter County High School.

Is Sumter County High School a good school?

Sumter County High School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Georgia high schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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