Best Public Elementary Schools in Sumter County (2025-26)

Best Sumter County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,652 students in Sumter County, GA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Sumter County, GA are Furlow Charter School, Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sumter County, GA public elementary schools have an score of 15% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sumter County 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 Sumter County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Furlow Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
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63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667

Gr: K-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Sumter County Elementary School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
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438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835

Gr: 2-3 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Sumter County Intermediate School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
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439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168

Gr: 4-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Sumter County Primary School

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123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012

Gr: PK-1 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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Sumter County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2023)

915 N Lee St
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-5914

Gr: 9 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Americus Sumter High School (Old Americus-sumter High School S) (Closed 2023)

805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Americus-sumter Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 928-8012

Crossroads Academy For Alternative School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-8500

Furlow Charter School (Closed 2021)

Charter School

63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667

Gr: K-12

Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) (Closed 2023)

1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888

Gr: PK-K | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Sumter County Schools Gsw Early College (Closed 2010)

805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 931-5800

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sumter County, GA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Sumter County, GA include Furlow Charter School, Sumter County Elementary School and Sumter County Intermediate School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Sumter County?

4 public elementary schools are located in Sumter County.

What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?

Sumter County 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).