SUMTER COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Sumter County Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Sumter County school district, located in Americus, GA with about 906 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, Sumter County Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sumter County Intermediate School, located at 439 Bumphead Road in Americus, Georgia, serves as a key educational hub for students within the Sumter County School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and middle school years, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition into higher grade levels. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and student engagement.
Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a sense of community and school pride, aiming to create a safe and inclusive space for its diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Sumter County School District, the institution works to integrate technology and collaborative learning practices into the classroom. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence at http://scms.sumterschools.org, which serves as a central portal for school news, calendars, and essential district information.
For more information, contact Sumter County Intermediate School at (229) 924-3168 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Americus, GA 31719
(229) 924-3168
http://scms.sumterschools.org
SUMTER COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Americus, GA with about 906 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sumter County
- Total Students:
- 906
- Teachers:
- 63.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 906 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUMTER COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4%
- White
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.