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Sumter County High School

903 South Ga Tech Parkway, Americus, GA 31719, United States
+1 (229) 924-3653
http://schs.sumterschools.org
1.5
Overall Rating

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Sumter County High School Overview

About This School

Sumter County High School is a public high in Americus, Georgia, serving 1,037 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 22% proficiency in ELA and 7% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 67 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $61,550. Counselors at the school support the student body at a ratio of 345:1. Students are predominantly Black, representing 75% of the population, followed by 17% Hispanic and 6% White. The remaining student body consists of 1% Asian and 1% identifying as two or more races, with the gender distribution being 51% female and 49% male.

1,037
Total Students
Grade 9-12
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
67 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts22%
Mathematics7%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Sumter County
Students per Counselor
345:1

Sumter County High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

22%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 19%State Avg: 37%
7%
Mathematics
City Avg: 11%State Avg: 36%
N/A
Science

Class Information

15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12.3:1
State Avg: 13.4:1
345
Students per Counselor

Sumter County High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
67

Average Teacher Salary

$61,550
City Avg: $60,677
State Avg: $68,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Students per Counselor345:1

Sumter County High School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.47%
Male
50.53%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,037 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White5.5%
Hispanic16.88%
Asian0.58%
Black75.41%
Two or More Races1.35%
Native American0.19%

Sumter County High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Sumter County High School

Q: What is Sumter County High School?

A: Sumter County High School is a high public located in Americus.

Q: How many students attend Sumter County High School?

A: Sumter County High School has approximately 1,037 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County High School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Sumter County High School

Sumter County High School is a public high in Americus, Georgia, serving 1,037 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 22% proficiency in ELA and 7% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 67 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $61,550. Counselors at the school support the student body at a ratio of 345:1. Students are predominantly Black, representing 75% of the population, followed by 17% Hispanic and 6% White. The remaining student body consists of 1% Asian and 1% identifying as two or more races, with the gender distribution being 51% female and 49% male.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Sumter County High School - Americus, GA

Quick Facts about Sumter County High School
School NameSumter County High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location903 South Ga Tech Parkway, Americus, GA 31719, Americus, GA
CountySumter County
Phone+1 (229) 924-3653
Total Students1,037
Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Full-Time Teachers67
Rating1.5/10
ELA Proficiency22%
Math Proficiency7%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Sumter County High School

What is Sumter County High School?

Sumter County High School is a high public located in Americus.

How many students attend Sumter County High School?

Sumter County High School has approximately 1,037 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County High School is 15:1.

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