For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,559 students in Americus, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Americus, 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.
Americus, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Americus, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Gr: K-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
438 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-7835
Gr: 2-3 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Sumter County Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
Gr: 4-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1012
Gr: PK-1 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Americus, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
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 Elementary School and Sumter County Intermediate 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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