For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 587 students in Sumter County, GA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Sumter County, GA is Furlow Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, GA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sumter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Gr: K-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sumter County, GA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sumter County, GA include Furlow Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sumter County?
1 public charter schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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