Sumter County Elementary School vs Sumter County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sumter County Elementary School
Americus · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
539 students
Sumter County High School
Americus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,037 students
| Measure | Sumter County Elementary School Americus, Georgia | Sumter County High School Americus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1235 of 1,308 | #297 of 431 |
| National rank | #47716 of 50,301 | #14431 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 539 | 1,037 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,037 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Americus | Americus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumter County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 14.9).
- •Sumter County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 100%).
- •Sumter County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Sumter County High School is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 539.
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 Sumter County Elementary School better than Sumter County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sumter County High School ranks higher (24.8 vs 14.9 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 Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Americus and Americus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sumter County Elementary School: 539. Sumter County High School: 1,037. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County High School rank in Georgia?
Sumter County Elementary School is 1235th of 1,308 and Sumter County High School is 297th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).