How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pierce County | Sumter County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Blackshear, Georgia | Americus, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,637 | 3,630 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pierce County | Sumter County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,106 | $15,611 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.8% | 22.3% |
| State Revenue | 59.0% | 44.8% |
| Local Revenue | 30.2% | 32.9% |
Pierce County
Federal State Local
Sumter County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pierce County | Sumter County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.2% | 6.3% |
| African American | 7.7% | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 16.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.9% | 97.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pierce County | Sumter County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 429.6:1 | 506.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | 25.4% |
School Types
Pierce County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Sumter County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.