Best Schools in Effingham County, GA
Effingham County, GA has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,047 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Effingham County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Effingham County, GA
The top high schools in Effingham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Effingham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1888 Students
2. Effingham County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2108 Students
Best Middle Schools in Effingham County, GA
The top middle schools in Effingham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Effingham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1097 Students
2. Ebenezer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
3. Effingham County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Effingham County, GA
The top elementary schools in Effingham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Effingham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 906 Students
2. Marlow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
3. Springfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
4. Rincon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1047 Students
5. Blandford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 915 Students
6. Ebenezer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 948 Students
7. Sand Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 891 Students
8. Guyton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
9.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Effingham County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Effingham County, GA
How many schools are in Effingham County, GA?
Effingham County, GA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,047 students in total.
How do schools in Effingham County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Effingham County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Effingham County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Effingham County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Effingham County
3 places in Effingham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Guyton (7)
- Rincon (4)
- Springfield (2)
School districts (1)
- Effingham County (13 schools)