Best High Schools in Effingham County, GA

Effingham County, GA has 2 high schools with 3,996 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Effingham County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Effingham County meet expectations.

1. South Effingham High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1888 Students

2. Effingham County High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2108 Students

Best Middle Schools in Effingham County, GA

Effingham County, GA has 3 middle schools with 3,095 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Effingham County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Effingham County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ebenezer Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students

2. South Effingham Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1097 Students

3. Effingham County Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Effingham County, GA

Effingham County, GA has 8 elementary schools with 6,956 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Effingham County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Effingham County greatly exceed expectations.

1. South Effingham Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 906 Students

2. Rincon Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1047 Students

3. Marlow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students

4. Ebenezer Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 948 Students

5. Blandford Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 915 Students

6. Sand Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 891 Students

7. Springfield Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students

8. Guyton Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Effingham County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Effingham County, GA has a total population of 64,769 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Effingham County, GA

14,047

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Effingham County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

9.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Effingham County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Effingham County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,568 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Effingham County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations