Welcome to Sumter County Schools
The Sumter County School District is located in Sumter County, Georgia, the home of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. The District serves over 3,600 students from Americus, Leslie, Desoto, and Plains. Teachers, administrators, support staff members, and the Board of Education are committed to achieving the mission of graduating all students. We are also committed to providing a quality, equitable education for all students and providing appropriate professional learning opportunities for all staff members.
The vision of Sumter County Schools is to graduate all students college and career ready,
who are productive citizens empowered to be competitive in a global society.
The mission of Sumter County Schools is to ensure all students receive an equitable education,
equipped with 21st Century Skills through transformational learning experiences.
What's Happening in Sumter County?
Sumter County Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of its students who recently competed in the 2026 Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience (FLEX) local competition.
Wed Mar 18 11:34 AM
Americus/Sumter County, Georgia Selects Emergency Notification Provider Hyper-Reach Chosen to Help Protect Lives and Property
Thu Dec 18 02:51 PM
Congratulations to Lauren Harris for being FEATURED in Georgia Tech’s CEISMC Magazine!.
Mon Sep 22 02:16 PM
Americus, GA — Sumter County Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Jerry Jamal Sanders, Sr. as the new Associate Superintendent of Schools.
Fri Sep 05 04:48 PM
