Sumter County High School
903 South Ga Tech Parkway, Americus, GA 31719. 212 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 58.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
92% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 49% of graduates to college; Sumter County High School sends 58.9%, 10 points more than expected.
The path from Sumter County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 28.3%Georgia private college 3.3%Out-of-state college 2.8%Georgia technical college 24.5%Career credential, working 7.5%Working, not in college 21.2%Not found in Georgia records 12.3%Share of the 212 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama State University, North Shore Community College, Post University, Strayer University- Washington, Texas Southern University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt South Georgia Technical College 51 59% $1,166 $34,912 — Georgia Southwestern State University 24 33% $10,170 $55,890 $18,250 Albany State University 10 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Fort Valley State University 5 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Georgia Southern University 4 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Furlow Charter School (5.8 mi, 76.7% to college) · Schley Middle High School (9.0 mi, 84.1% to college) · Macon County High School (15.3 mi, 63.5% to college) · Webster County High School (21.2 mi, 31.6% to college) · Dooly County High School (22.7 mi, 45.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Sumter County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Sumter County | Sumter County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 58.9% | 58.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 871 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 25.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Sumter County High School graduates go to college?
- 58.9% of the Class of 2024 at Sumter County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Sumter County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Sumter County High School graduates are South Georgia Technical College, Georgia Southwestern State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Sumter County High School?
- Sumter County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
