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Marlow Elementary School vs. Sand Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Marlow Elementary School or Sand Hill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marlow Elementary School
5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Sand Hill Elementary School
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Marlow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marlow Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 941 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sand Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
710 students
941 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marlow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sand Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marlow Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sand Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marlow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sand Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marlow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Effingham County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Effingham County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#318 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
#602 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marlow Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sand Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 10% in GA)
49%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marlow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Effingham County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Effingham County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in GA)
45%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marlow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Effingham County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Effingham County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in GA)
45-49%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marlow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Effingham County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Effingham County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marlow Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sand Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
77
93
Kindergarten Students
79
127
Grade 1 Students
107
160
Grade 2 Students
97
138
Grade 3 Students
112
128
Grade 4 Students
109
149
Grade 5 Students
129
146

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marlow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sand Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marlow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sand Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marlow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sand Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marlow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sand Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marlow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sand Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Effingham County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marlow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Effingham County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sand Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Effingham County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marlow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Effingham County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sand Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Effingham County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marlow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Effingham County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sand Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Effingham County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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