Sumter County Middle School

Sumter County
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719
560 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Sumter County Middle School, located at 200 Industrial Blvd in Americus, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Sumter County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core subjects while integrating extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to support the diverse social and emotional needs of its middle-grade student population.

The school operates under the mission of the Sumter County School District, which emphasizes high expectations, community engagement, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to resources, academic calendars, and information regarding faculty and staff. As an essential part of the Americus community, Sumter County Middle School works to equip its students with the foundational skills and technological proficiency necessary for success in an evolving global landscape.
560
Total Students
44.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    429 (76.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    79 (14.1 %)
  • White
    40 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sumter County
Phone: (229)924-1010
Website: http://scms.sumterschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 549
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 251
Grade 8 309
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sumter County Intermediate School
Sumter County
791 Students
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719 (0.3 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th