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Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)

300 Mcmath Mill Rd
Americus, GA 31719
Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 41%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(18-19)
<50%
44%
(16-17)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)
6%
16%
Black
(19-20)
88%
37%
White
(19-20)
6%
39%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
(19-20)
≤20%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
55%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School is 20%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School?
17 students attend Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School offer ?
Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School part of?
Sumter Youth Development Campus Elementary School is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.

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