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South Effingham Elementary School vs. Blandford Elementary School

Should you attend South Effingham Elementary School or Blandford 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
South Effingham Elementary School
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Blandford Elementary School
4650 Mccall Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Blandford 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 920 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Effingham Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 957 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blandford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
920 students
957 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Effingham 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 Blandford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Effingham Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blandford Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
71 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Effingham 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 Blandford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Effingham 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 Blandford 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

#167 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
#339 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Effingham 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 Blandford Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Effingham 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blandford 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 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in GA)
51%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Effingham 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 Blandford 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.
65-69%
(Top 10% in GA)
55-59%
(Top 20% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Effingham 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 Blandford 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 South Effingham Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blandford Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
71
96
Kindergarten Students
105
137
Grade 1 Students
128
139
Grade 2 Students
168
133
Grade 3 Students
166
143
Grade 4 Students
137
145
Grade 5 Students
145
164

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Effingham 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blandford 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Effingham 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 Blandford 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
14%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Effingham 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 Blandford 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
61%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Effingham 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 Blandford 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 South Effingham 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 Blandford 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.
0.59
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Effingham 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 Blandford 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
26%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Effingham 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 Blandford 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
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Effingham 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 Blandford 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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