Overview
Sumter County High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Americus, Georgia. The school enrolls 1,036 students. It is part of the Sumter County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Georgia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSumter County
County13261
CityAmericus
ZIP31719
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID130462004415
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,036
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg69%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)