Furlow Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)15%
16%
Black
(19-20)17%
37%
White
(19-20)61%
39%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
99%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Furlow Charter School?
The graduation rate of Furlow Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 85%.
How many students attend Furlow Charter School?
560 students attend Furlow Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Furlow Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Furlow Charter School offer ?
Furlow Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Furlow Charter School part of?
Furlow Charter School is part of Sumter County School District.
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