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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).

7-year change in Sumter County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,145
-486 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
13%
was 14%
% Hispanic
16%
was 11%
% Black
67%
was 72%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
4,145
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
White
41%
Hispanic
6%
Black
50%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
13%
Hispanic
16%
Black
67%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 3 schools in Sumter County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Sumter County High SchoolAmericusHigh09-121,037·
Sumter County Primary SchoolAmericusElementaryPK-01724·
Sumter County Intermediate SchoolAmericusMiddle04-06711·
Furlow Charter SchoolAmericusCombinedKG-12585·
Sumter County Middle SchoolAmericusMiddle07-08549·
Sumter County Elementary SchoolAmericusElementary02-03539·

Cities in Sumter County

Americus6 schools

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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 10%: 4,631 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,145 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Sumter County lost 2 schools, going from 8 to 6. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 72% to 67% over the same window.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Sumter County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Sumter County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 4,145.
How many high schools are in Sumter County?
Sumter County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,037 students.
How many middle schools are in Sumter County?
Sumter County, Georgia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,260 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sumter County?
Sumter County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,263 students.
What is the largest school district in Sumter County?
Sumter County Public Schools is the largest school district in Sumter County, serving approximately 3,560 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Sumter County?
Sumter County, Georgia has a population of approximately 29,061, with a median age of 38. About 22.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Sumter County?
Median household income in Sumter County is $42,653, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sumter County?
Approximately 21.4% of adults 25 and older in Sumter County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sumter County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 91.0% of students in Sumter County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sumter County schools?
Across Sumter County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data