Total enrollment
4,145
+890 (+27%) vs SY 2020-21
Sumter County
Georgia · Public K-12
Across all districts in Sumter County, public schools number 6 and enroll approximately 4,145 K-12 students (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Sumter County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Sumter County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 19.6% | #124 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,145 | #67 of 137 | #1,504 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #79 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #23 of 137 | #918 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 91.0% | #63 of 137 | #263 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.0% | #98 of 137 | #1,051 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
29,061
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
4,145
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$42,653
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
91.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,263 students
Middle
2
1,260 students
High
1
1,037 students
Combined / other
1
585 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sumter County Public Schools
3,560 students · 2 districts in Sumter County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Sumter County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
38
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Sumter County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County High School | Americus | High | 09-12 | 1,037 | · |
| Sumter County Primary School | Americus | Elementary | PK-01 | 724 | · |
| Sumter County Intermediate School | Americus | Middle | 04-06 | 711 | · |
| Furlow Charter School | Americus | Combined | KG-12 | 585 | · |
| Sumter County Middle School | Americus | Middle | 07-08 | 549 | · |
| Sumter County Elementary School | Americus | Elementary | 02-03 | 539 | · |
Cities in Sumter County
About Sumter County
Sumter County is a sparse county of about 29,061 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 4,145 students across 6 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $42,653, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 19%. That income level is 32% lower than the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Sumter County is made up of 2 elementary schools (1,263 students), 2 middle schools (1,260), 1 high school (1,037), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Sumter County is Sumter County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,560 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 27%: 3,255 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,145 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Sumter County gained 1 school, going from 5 to 6.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sumter County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data