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Sumter County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 678 students in Sumter County, GA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,224 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Sumter County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sumter County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Southland Academy
Southland Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
123 Southland Rd
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4406
(1)
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Map of The Kings Academy
The Kings Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 46 students
Christian
1138 Upper River Rd
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-5608
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
678 Students
161,435 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
445 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
65%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
201 Students
40,902 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sumter County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Sumter County, GA is Southland Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sumter County?
2 private schools are located in Sumter County.
What percentage of students in Sumter County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Sumter County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
50% of private schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Sumter County include: The Kings Academy vs. Southland Academy, Southland Academy vs. The Kings Academy

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