- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Americus, GA
Sumter County High School
Federal NCES profile for Sumter County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130462004415
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumter County High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Americus · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumter County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Americus, GA.
School address
District: Sumter County · Georgia
NCES ID 130462004415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Sumter County High School grew from 978 students in 2022-23 to 1,036 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 75.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 130462004415 · Americus, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,037 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter County Primary School (724 students)
Sumter County High School grew from 978 students in 2022-23 to 1,036 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 75.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sumter County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sumter County High School
1,037 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Primary School
724 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Intermediate School
711 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Middle School
549 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Elementary School
539 students
What this shows Sumter County High School reports 1,037 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumter County High School compares
Sumter County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,037 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,037
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
White 5.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Sumter County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter County reports $15,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumter County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumter County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,037 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumter County High School
How many students attend Sumter County High School?
Sumter County High School has 1,037 students enrolled. It is a high school in Americus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County High School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumter County High School?
100.0% of students at Sumter County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumter County High School?
The largest demographic group at Sumter County High School is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Americus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumter County High School?
Sumter County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sumter County High School rank among public schools in Americus?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Americus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Americus on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter County?
Besides Sumter County High School, Sumter County also operates Sumter County Primary School (724 students), Sumter County Intermediate School (711 students), and Sumter County Middle School (549 students). See the Sumter County district page for the complete list.