For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,075 students in Springfield, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, GA are Springfield Elementary School and Effingham County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Springfield, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Old Dixie Hwy S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-3326
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-3326
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Effingham County High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1589 Ga Highway 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6404
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6404
Gr: 9-12 | 2,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Springfield, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
434 Wallace Dr
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Effingham County Evening Education Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1589 Highway 119 South
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Springfield, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, GA include Springfield Elementary School and Effingham County High School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
2 public schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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