Best Americus Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,134 students in Americus, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Americus, GA are Furlow Charter School and Sumter County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Americus, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Americus have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Americus, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Gr: K-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-1010
Gr: 7-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Americus, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Americus, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Americus, GA include Furlow Charter School and Sumter County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Americus?
2 public middle schools are located in Americus.
What is the racial composition of students in Americus?
Americus public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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