For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 573 students in 31709, GA (there are 2 private schools, 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 average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency 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 64% (majority Black).
Best 31709, GA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Furlow Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Grades: K-12
| 573 students
31709, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Furlow Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4888
Grades: PK-K
| 560 students
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-3653
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 64% (majority Black).
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