South Effingham High School vs. Effingham County High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
South Effingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,839 students
2,040 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1170 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
538
630
Grade 10 Students
471
529
Grade 11 Students
448
490
Grade 12 Students
382
391
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
12%
22%
% White
70%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%