For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,637 students in 31719, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 31719, GA are Sumter County High School, Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31719 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31719, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31719, GA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumter County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 South Ga Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653
Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Gr: 2-3 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Sumter County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Gr: 7-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Sumter County Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Gr: 4-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Gr: PK-1 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
31719, Georgia 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Gr: 9 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Americus-sumter Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012
Crossroads Academy For Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 31719, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31719, GA include Sumter County High School, Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 31719?
5 public schools are located in 31719.
What is the racial composition of students in 31719?
31719 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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