- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Americus, GA
Sumter County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sumter County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130462002090
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumter County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Americus · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumter County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Americus, GA.
School address
District: Sumter County · Georgia
NCES ID 130462002090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Sumter County Middle School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 130462002090 · Americus, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter County High School (1,037 students)
Sumter County Middle School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sumter County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter County
Sumter County High School
1,037 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Primary School
724 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Intermediate School
711 students
- This school
Sumter County Middle School
549 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Elementary School
539 students
What this shows Sumter County Middle School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumter County Middle School compares
Sumter County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
White 6.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Sumter County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumter County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumter County Middle School
How many students attend Sumter County Middle School?
Sumter County Middle School has 549 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Americus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at Sumter County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumter County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sumter County Middle School is African American at 75.6% of enrollment, in Americus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumter County Middle School?
Sumter County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Americus?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Sumter County also operates Sumter County High School (1,037 students), Sumter County Primary School (724 students), and Sumter County Intermediate School (711 students). See the Sumter County district page for the complete list.