Schley Middle High School vs Sumter County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Schley Middle High School
Ellaville · Public high · Grades 6–12
649 students
Sumter County High School
Americus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,037 students
| Measure | Schley Middle High School Ellaville, Georgia | Sumter County High School Americus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 431 | #297 of 431 |
| National rank | #7936 of 16,910 | #14431 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 649 | 1,037 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 1,037 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Ellaville | Americus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schley Middle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 24.8).
- •Schley Middle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 91.9%).
- •Schley Middle High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.5).
- •Sumter County High School is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 649.
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 Schley Middle High School better than Sumter County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Schley Middle High School ranks higher (51.7 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Schley Middle High School and Sumter County High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Ellaville and Americus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Schley Middle High School: 649. Sumter County High School: 1,037. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Schley Middle High School and Sumter County High School rank in Georgia?
Schley Middle High School is 111th of 431 and Sumter County High School is 297th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).