For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,906 students in Guyton, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Guyton, GA is South Effingham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guyton, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Guyton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Guyton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Effingham High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Guyton, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Effingham High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7511
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Guyton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Guyton, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Guyton, GA include South Effingham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Guyton?
1 public high schools are located in Guyton.
What is the racial composition of students in Guyton?
Guyton public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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