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Furlow Charter School

63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Furlow Charter School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
573 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Furlow Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Furlow Charter School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1349 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Furlow Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Furlow Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Furlow Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Furlow Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Furlow Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Furlow Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Furlow Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Furlow Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Furlow Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Furlow Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Furlow Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Furlow Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Furlow Charter School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Furlow Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Furlow Charter School's ranking?
Furlow Charter School is ranked #1349 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Furlow Charter School?
The graduation rate of Furlow Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Furlow Charter School?
573 students attend Furlow Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Furlow Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Furlow Charter School?
Furlow Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
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?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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