For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,514 students in 31312, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31312, GA are South Effingham Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and South Effingham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31312 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31312, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31312, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 920 students
Rank: #22.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #33.
South Effingham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7500
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #44.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #55.
Guyton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
719 Central Blvd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #66.
Effingham County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1659 Ga Highway 119 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-7001
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-7001
Grades: 6-8
| 1,063 students
31312, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marlow Learning Center Facility (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4752 Ga Hwy 17 South
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31312, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31312, GA include South Effingham Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and South Effingham Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31312?
6 public elementary schools are located in 31312.
What is the racial composition of students in 31312?
31312 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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