Southland Academy's campus is located on a beautiful 55-acre campus in Americus, GA.
Today, Southland has four-year kindergarten through twelfth grade on the Americus campus.
The nine building education complex includes a four-year kindergarten building, a five-year kindergarten building, an elementary building, a junior high building, a high school building, a media center, a music facility, a cafeteria, and two gymnasiums.
The purpose of establishing the school was to make available a quality educational program for those who seek such a challenge, to expose the student to a Christian atmosphere that is conducive to learning, and to provide all the facets of education upon which good citizenship is founded.
Fundamental classroom activities are presented to the student so that he can analyze problems, can perform before his peers, and can achieve distinction as an individual.
Led by well-trained, highly qualified teachers, the student is encouraged to participate to his fullest capacity toward achieving the educational background he needs to prepare him for a productive adult life.
In addition to regular classroom study, the student has opportunities afforded to him in club work, athletics, music and oratory so that his education will be well rounded and complete.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Southland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
632 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Southland Academy's mission is to provide a firm foundation on which each student can build a strong mind, body, and spirit.
- Southland Academy's campus is located on a beautiful 55-acre campus in Americus, GA. Today, Southland has four-year kindergarten through twelfth grade on the Americus campus. The nine building education complex includes a four-year kindergarten building, a five-year kindergarten building, an elementary building, a junior high building, a high school building, a media center, a music facility, a cafeteria, and two gymnasiums. The purpose of establishing the school was to make available a quality educational program for those who seek such a challenge, to expose the student to a Christian atmosphere that is conducive to learning, and to provide all the facets of education upon which good citizenship is founded. Fundamental classroom activities are presented to the student so that he can analyze problems, can perform before his peers, and can achieve distinction as an individual. Led by well-trained, highly qualified teachers, the student is encouraged to participate to his fullest capacity toward achieving the educational background he needs to prepare him for a productive adult life. In addition to regular classroom study, the student has opportunities afforded to him in club work, athletics, music and oratory so that his education will be well rounded and complete.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southland Academy often compared to?
Southland Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Kings Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Southland Academy?
The acceptance rate of Southland Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What is Southland Academy's ranking?
Southland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Southland Academy?
The application deadline for Southland Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
We moved to Americus and found our dream, Southland. We had 2 children to graduate and move on to college, Both have excelled beyond our dreams. We loved the family atmosphere and closeness of the kids and faculty. We came to Southland from another private school in Macon. Southland's tuition was HALF. Best deal in the State!! Very Happy Southland Family.
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