GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 3,939 students attending Sumter County schools, 69.2% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 13.9% of Sumter County student body.
In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Sumter County, representing 68.7% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 1.6% when compared to the previous year.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County High School | African American | 81% | 963 |
| Sumter County Intermediate School | African American | 78% | 786 |
| Sumter County Primary School | African American | 77% | 567 |
| Furlow Charter School | White | 56% | 567 |
| Sumter County Middle School | African American | 77% | 557 |
| Sumter County Elementary School | African American | 75% | 499 |
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