For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,175 students in Guyton, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Guyton, GA are South Effingham Middle School and Effingham County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guyton, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Guyton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Guyton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Guyton, 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 middle schools in Guyton, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Guyton, GA include South Effingham Middle School and Effingham County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Guyton?
2 public middle schools are located in Guyton.
What is the racial composition of students in Guyton?
Guyton public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Guyton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Guyton include: Effingham County Middle School vs. South Effingham Middle School, South Effingham Middle School vs. Effingham County Middle School
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