Best Public Schools in 31709 (Americus, GA) (2026)

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Best 31709 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 587 students in 31709, GA (there are , serving 678 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in 31709, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public school in 31709, GA is Furlow Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 31709 have an score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31709, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 31709, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Furlow Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
:

Bottom 50%

63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667

Gr: K-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 31709 Georgia

31709, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Americus Sumter High School (Old Americus-sumter High School S) (Closed 2023)

805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Furlow Charter School (Closed 2021)

Charter School

63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667

Gr: K-12

Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) (Closed 2023)

1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888

Gr: PK-K | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Sumter County Schools Gsw Early College (Closed 2010)

805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 31709, GA?

The top-ranked public schools in 31709, GA include Furlow Charter School.

How many public schools are located in 31709?

1 public schools are located in 31709.

What percentage of students in 31709 go to public school?

46% of all K-12 students in 31709 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in 31709?

31709 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).