Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy serves 294 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
78%
36%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
75%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy?
The graduation rate of Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 75%.
How many students attend Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy?
294 students attend Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy?
Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy offer ?
Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy part of?
Americus Sumter 9th Grade Academy is part of Sumter County School District.
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