Sumter County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Americus, Georgia 31719 · Sumter County
#297 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#14431 of 16,910 nationally
About Sumter County High School
Sumter County High School is a public high located in Americus, in the Sumter County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,037 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 297th of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,037.
There are 6 schools in Americus; Sumter County High School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sumter County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Sumter County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sumter County Middle School
Americus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
549 students · 2.8 km away
Sumter County Primary School
Americus · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
724 students · 2.9 km away
Sumter County Elementary School
Americus · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
539 students · 3.2 km away
Sumter County Intermediate School
Americus · Public middle · Grades 4–6
711 students · 3.2 km away
Furlow Charter School
Americus · Charter other · Grades K–12
585 students · 9.3 km away
Schley Middle High School
Ellaville · Public high · Grades 6–12
649 students · 14 km away
Schley County Elementary School
Ellaville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Jordan Vocational High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,040 students
Hephzibah High School
Hephzibah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,041 students
Coahulla Creek High School
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,041 students
Franklin County High School
Carnesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,043 students
Tattnall County High School
Reidsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,043 students
Ringgold High School
Ringgold · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sumter County High School a good school?
Sumter County High School has a Success Index (US) of 24.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #297 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sumter County High School rank in Georgia?
Sumter County High School ranks #297 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #14431 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sumter County High School?
Sumter County High School had 1,037 students in 2025.
Is Sumter County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Sumter County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sumter County High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Sumter County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.