Public schools in Americus, GA
6 open public schools with an address in Americus, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,145
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Americus public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Americus, GA: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,145 students, an average of 691 per school. The largest campus is Sumter County High School (1,037 students), and the largest elementary school is Sumter County Primary School (724).
Sumter County operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 91% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Americus
Elementary schools in Americus
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Elementary School Sumter County | 02–03 | 539 | 12.4:1 | |
| Sumter County Primary School Sumter County | PK–01 | 724 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Americus
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Intermediate School Sumter County | 04–06 | 711 | 12.3:1 | |
| Sumter County Middle School Sumter County | 07–08 | 549 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Americus
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County High School Sumter County | 09–12 | 1,037 | 15.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Americus
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furlow Charter School State Specialty Schools II- Furlow Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 585 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13%
- Hispanic16.2%
- Black66.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Americus schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,145 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Americus
How many public schools are in Americus, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Americus: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,145 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Americus?
Schools with an address in Americus belong to 2 education agencies, led by Sumter County (5 schools), State Specialty Schools II- Furlow Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Americus?
Sumter County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Americus, with 1,037 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Americus?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Americus are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Furlow Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Americus schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Americus public schools is 12.4:1, lower than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Americus guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities