South Effingham High School
South Effingham High School serves 1,659 students in grades 9-12.
South Effingham High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Effingham High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Effingham High School's student population of 1,659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,659 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Effingham High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Effingham High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #567 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 11% | 37% |
| White | 77% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Effingham County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Effingham High School is New Hampstead High School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Effingham Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Guyton South Effingham Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,120 student10
0.0 miles
1200 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7500 0 6-8 1,120 - Guyton South Effingham Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 842 students10
3.8 miles
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801 3.8 PK-5 842 - Guyton Sand Hill Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 630 students10
4.2 miles
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112 4.2 PK-5 630 - Bloomingdale Bloomingdale Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 356 students10
4.5 miles
101 E Main St
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-3680 4.5 PK-5 356 - Pooler Godley Station School Math: 41% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,602 student10
6.0 miles
2135 Benton Blvd
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-6000 6 PK-8 1,602
School Reviews
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