Effingham County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 14 top public schools in Effingham County School District, serving 11,988 students.
- Public school in Effingham County School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus Georgia public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus 41% Georgia statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is South Effingham Elementary School, with 69% math proficiency and 63% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Georgia or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black) , which is less than the Georgia public school average of 60% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Georgia public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Effingham County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (912)754-6491 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (GA) |
| # of Schools | 14 Schools | 2,378 Schools |
| # of Students | 11,988 Students | 1,776,503 Students |
| # of Teachers | 774 Teachers | 114,052 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Effingham County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 207 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (GA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 41% |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 3,468 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 101 Students | 69,630 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 830 Students | 267,734 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 15% |
| # of Black Students | 1,767 Students | 656,156 Students |
| % Black Students | 15% | 37% |
| # of White Students | 8,752 Students | 715,558 Students |
| % White Students | 73% | 40% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 6 Students | 1,877 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 525 Students | 61,930 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 585 | 47,570 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 824 | 127,825 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 835 | 130,600 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 864 | 135,552 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 886 | 139,123 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 913 | 138,519 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 936 | 135,856 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 939 | 133,733 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 865 | 133,574 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 880 | 132,439 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 934 | 150,754 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 926 | 136,789 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 817 | 121,922 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 784 | 112,247 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,124 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,549 is less than the state average of $10,242. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (GA) |
| Total Revenue | $105 MM | $33 MM |
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| Spending | $110 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,124 | $10,277 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,549 | $10,242 |
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Effingham County School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | GA School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Rincon Blandford Elementary School Math: 62% / Reading: 58% | Top 20%4650 Mccall Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912)826-4200
Grades: PK-5 | 744 students
- Savannah Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy Special Education School2001 Cynthia Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912)651-7386
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Rincon Ebenezer Elementary School Math: 63% / Reading: 58% | Top 20%1198 Ebenezer Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912)754-5522
Grades: PK-5 | 747 students
- Rincon Ebenezer Middle School Math: 67% / Reading: 53% | Top 20%1100 Ebenezer Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912)754-7757
Grades: 6-8 | 792 students
- Springfield Effingham County High School Math: 45% / Reading: 49% | Top 30%1589 Ga Highway 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912)754-6404
Grades: 9-12 | 1867 students
- Guyton Effingham County Middle School Math: 31% / Reading: 37% | Bottom 50%1659 Ga Highway 119 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912)772-7001
Grades: 6-8 | 825 students
- Guyton Guyton Elementary School Math: 43% / Reading: 44% | Top 50%719 Central Blvd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912)772-3384
Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
- Guyton Marlow Elementary School Math: 64% / Reading: 53% | Top 20%5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912)728-3262
Grades: PK-5 | 813 students
- Rincon Rincon Elementary School Math: 58% / Reading: 51% | Top 20%501 Richland Ave
Rincon, GA 31326
(912)826-5523
Grades: PK-5 | 723 students
- Guyton Sand Hill Elementary School Math: 42% / Reading: 40% | Top 50%199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912)728-5112
Grades: PK-5 | 639 students
- Guyton South Effingham Elementary School Math: 69% / Reading: 63% | Top 10%767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912)728-3801
Grades: PK-5 | 801 students
- Guyton South Effingham High School Math: 47% / Reading: 63% | Top 20%1220 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912)728-7511
Grades: 9-12 | 1594 students
- Guyton South Effingham Middle School Math: 60% / Reading: 53% | Top 20%1200 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912)728-7500
Grades: 6-8 | 1067 students
- Springfield Springfield Elementary School Math: 50% / Reading: 42% | Top 30%300 Old Dixie Hwy S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912)754-3326
Grades: PK-5 | 642 students
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