Furlow Charter School vs Sumter County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 7.7 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
Sumter County Middle School
Americus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
549 students
| Measure | Furlow Charter School Americus, Georgia | Sumter County Middle School Americus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #396 of 482 |
| National rank | – | #13870 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 585 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Americus | Americus |
| 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 12.5).
- •Furlow Charter School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 549.
- •Furlow Charter School is a charter school while Sumter County Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sumter County Middle School?
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 Sumter County Middle School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Americus and Americus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furlow Charter School: 585. Sumter County Middle School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furlow Charter School and Sumter County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Furlow Charter School is unranked and Sumter County Middle School is 396th of 482 among other schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).