Sumter County Schools & Education
Sumter County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,000
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#55
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sumter County
Measured School Summary
Sumter County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,000 per pupil, Sumter County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sumter County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #55 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
4.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,000
$405 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sumter County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Sumter County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Sumter County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#55
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Sumter County
Elementary to high school visible
3,630 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools II- Furlow Charter School
Other grade structure
573 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Sumter County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Sumter County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sumter County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Sumter County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Education infrastructure in Sumter County
Sumter County maintains a solid education network with six public schools serving 4,203 students. The system includes two elementary, two middle, and one high school, managed across two distinct districts.
Exceptional graduation rates in Sumter
The county boasts an impressive 93.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the Georgia average of 88.1% and the national 87.0% benchmark. While per-pupil spending of $7,000 trails the state average, results remain strong.
Sumter County and Charter Options
The Sumter County district is the largest provider, serving 3,630 students across five schools. Furlow Charter School offers a specialized alternative, educating 573 students and representing nearly 17% of the county's schools.
A Rural School Experience
All six local schools operate in rural settings with an average enrollment of 701 students. Sumter County High School is the largest campus, hosting 978 students for a comprehensive secondary experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Sumter County
Reported Enrollment
4,203
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Sumter County
Sumter County
GuideState Charter Schools II- Furlow Charter School
6 Public Schools in Sumter County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County High School | Profile | Sumter County | Americus, 31719Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 978 |
| Sumter County Primary School | Record | Sumter County | Americus, 31719Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 797 |
| Sumter County Intermediate School | Record | Sumter County | Americus, 31719Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 791 |
| Furlow Charter School | Record | State Charter Schools II- Furlow Charter School | Americus, 31709Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 573 |
| Sumter County Middle School | Record | Sumter County | Americus, 31719Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 560 |
| Sumter County Elementary School | Record | Sumter County | Americus, 31719Rural: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 504 |
Sumter County High School
Sumter County
Americus, 31719 / Rural: Fringe
Sumter County Primary School
Sumter County
Americus, 31719 / Rural: Fringe
Sumter County Intermediate School
Sumter County
Americus, 31719 / Rural: Fringe
Furlow Charter School
State Charter Schools II- Furlow Charter School
Americus, 31709 / Rural: Fringe
Sumter County Elementary School
Sumter County
Americus, 31719 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,000
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Sumter County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sumter County, Georgia?
Sumter County maintains a solid education network with six public schools serving 4,203 students. The system includes two elementary, two middle, and one high school, managed across two distinct districts.
How do schools in Sumter County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 93.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the Georgia average of 88.1% and the national 87.0% benchmark. While per-pupil spending of $7,000 trails the state average, results remain strong.
What are the major school districts in Sumter County, Georgia?
The Sumter County district is the largest provider, serving 3,630 students across five schools. Furlow Charter School offers a specialized alternative, educating 573 students and representing nearly 17% of the county's schools.
What is the school experience like in Sumter County?
All six local schools operate in rural settings with an average enrollment of 701 students. Sumter County High School is the largest campus, hosting 978 students for a comprehensive secondary experience.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.