Furlow Charter School vs Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Georgia, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furlow Charter School
Americus · Charter other · Grades K–12
585 students
Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy
Shellman · Charter other · Grades PK–12
522 students
| Measure | Furlow Charter School Americus, Georgia | Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy Shellman, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 585 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Americus | Shellman |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furlow Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 100%).
- •Furlow Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Furlow Charter School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 522.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Furlow Charter School better than Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Furlow Charter School and Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Americus and Shellman in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furlow Charter School: 585. Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furlow Charter School and Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy rank in Georgia?
Furlow Charter School is unranked and Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy is unranked among other schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).