| Definition of Terms |
Effingham County High School |
| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Effingham County, GA |
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| Total Students |
1546 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
49% /
51% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
87 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 512 students | | Grade 10 - 421 students | | Grade 11 - 324 students | | Grade 12 - 289 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:18 |
1:16 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
n/a |
n/a |
| % Asian |
1% |
2% |
| % Hispanic |
1% |
6% |
| % Black |
23% |
39% |
| % White |
74% |
52% |
| % Unknown |
1 % |
4% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
23% |
33% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
8% |
7% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Effingham County School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
17 |
7 |
| Number of Students Managed |
10,333 students |
3,848 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$77,782,000 |
$34,253,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$71,377,000 |
$34,226,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$7,528 |
$8,902 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$6,908 |
$8,894 |
| District Graduation Rates |
75% |
75% |
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- Effingham County High School is one of two public high schools located in Effingham County, Georgia, northwest of Savannah. The school was created in 1956 and serves approximately 1700 students in grades 9-12 in the Effingham County School System. The school mascot is the Rebel, and the school colors are blue and white.
- History
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Effingham County High School was created in 1956 with the consolidation of Effingham County's smaller high schools. The campus was built just west of Springfield on Georgia Highway 119. A new larger, more modern facility was opened in the fall of 1989 just west of the original campus. The old campus became Effingham County Middle School. In 2003, a new football stadium was built behind the current campus and the old Rebel Field (1961-2003) was dismantled.
- The school has seen much growth over the years as Savannah and southeast Georgia continue to boom. The school grew to approx. 2000 students. A decision was made to split into two high schools, one that would serve the rapidly growing southern part of the county and the other (ECHS) that would continue serving the central and northern parts of the county. In 1996, South Effingham High School opened on Georgia Highway 30, just west of Rincon.
- Campus
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The school is located in a rural area of central Effingham County, between Springfield and Guyton. The campus consists of a single school building and several portable classrooms. The approximate number of red bricks in the school is roughly 560,000 give or take about 21,000. The number of white bricks in the school is about 36,000 give or take 10,000. Faculty and students have separate parking lots. The track encircles the large marching band practice field. Outdoor athletic facilities include softball, soccer, baseball, and football fields, and tennis courts.
- Faculty
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Approximately 180 faculty and staff members are employed at Effingham County High School.
- Principals:
- Yancy Ford (2006–present)
- John Arnold (2005-2006)
- Randy Shearouse (2003-2005)
- Dr. Paul M. Brinson (1999-2003)
- Harris Hinely (1989–1999)
- Robert Bonner (1980-1989)
- Ronnie Rush (1975-1980)
- Arthur Freeland (1974-1975)
- Ross Rountree (1956-1974)
- Russel "DAD" Hillman (1B.C.E.-2009)
- Faculty correction: Mr. Applewhite was principal of ECHS after Mr. Rush resigned, 1980-1981 (not sure of exact year) give credit where credit is DUE!!==Extracurricular activities==
- Athletics
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Effingham County's athletic teams are known as the Rebels. They compete in Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading (game and competition), Cross country, Fast-pitch softball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
- Effingham County High School's biggest rival since its opening is South Effingham High School, their cross-county rival. Other rivals have included Statesboro High School and Benedictine Military School.
- Music
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The Effingham County High Band consists of marching, wind ensemble, symphonic, and jazz bands which perform regularly throughout the year. The Rebel Regiment Marching Band in particular has performed at various regional and national competitions, winning awards in several categories.
- Effingham County High's Choral Department supports several distinct choirs, consisting of show choir, men's, women's, and mixed ensembles. They regularly sing in locations around the area. They are led by the accomplished director Wes Perkins.
- Feeder schools
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All or some students from the following schools eventually find their way to Effingham County High School due to local district boundaries.
- Effingham County Middle School
- Ebenezer Middle School
- Springfield Elementary School
- Ebenezer Elementary School
- Guyton Elementary School
- External links
- Official site
- Effingham County High Band site
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| About This Zip Code (31329) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
7,082 people |
7,714,340 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
19% |
21% |
| Population Average Age |
34 years old
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33 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.8 persons
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2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$42,054
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$44,678 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
5.7 rooms |
5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
24 years old |
30 years old |
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Zipcode (31329)
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| % Owning / % Renting |
78% / 22% |
66% / 34% |
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