Effingham County High School vs. South Effingham High School
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School Overview
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South Effingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, Effingham County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,839 students in grades 9-12, South Effingham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,040 students
1,839 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1067 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Graduation Rate
88%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
630
538
Grade 10 Students
529
471
Grade 11 Students
490
448
Grade 12 Students
391
382
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
22%
12%
% White
65%
70%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
