For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,652 students in Americus, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Americus, GA are Furlow Charter School, Sumter County Intermediate School and Sumter County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Americus, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Americus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Americus, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Grades: K-12
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Grades: 4-6
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Sumter County Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Grades: 2-3
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Grades: PK-1
| 771 students
Americus, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914
Grades: 9
| 294 students
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Americus-sumter Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Academy For Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Furlow Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Grades: PK-K
| 560 students
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Americus, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Americus, GA include Furlow Charter School, Sumter County Intermediate School and Sumter County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Americus?
4 public elementary schools are located in Americus.
What is the racial composition of students in Americus?
Americus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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