Best Public High Schools in Sumter County (2025-26)

Best Sumter County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,623 students in Sumter County, GA.

The top ranked public high schools in Sumter County, GA are Furlow Charter School and Sumter County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sumter County, GA public high schools have an score of 19% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.

Sumter County, GA public high school have a of 97%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sumter County High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Sumter County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Furlow Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
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Bottom 50%

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63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667

Gr: K-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Sumter County High School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
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903 South Ga Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3653

Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2023)

915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914

Gr: 9 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Americus Sumter High School (Old Americus-sumter High School S) (Closed 2023)

805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Americus-sumter Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012

Crossroads Academy For Alternative School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500

Furlow Charter School (Closed 2021)

Charter School

63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667

Gr: K-12

Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) (Closed 2023)

1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888

Gr: PK-K | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Sumter County Schools Gsw Early College (Closed 2010)

805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Sumter County, GA?

The top ranked public high schools in Sumter County, GA include Furlow Charter School and Sumter County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Sumter County?

2 public high schools are located in Sumter County.

What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?

Sumter County public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).