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Best Schools in Effingham, SC
Effingham, SC has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,535 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Effingham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Effingham, SC
The top high schools in Effingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Florence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
2. West Florence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
3. Hannah Pamplico High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
Best Middle Schools in Effingham, SC
The top middle schools in Effingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John W. Moore Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students
2. Southside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students
3. Williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 836 Students
4. Henry L. Sneed Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Effingham, SC
The top elementary schools in Effingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delmae Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 981 Students
2. Savannah Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
3. Dewey-carter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students
4. Wallace Gregg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students
5. Hannah-pamplico Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 761 Students
6. Mclaurin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 957 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Effingham, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Effingham, SC has a total population of 9,367 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Effingham, SC
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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Effingham, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Effingham, SC.
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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Effingham, SC
How many schools are in Effingham, SC?
Effingham, SC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,535 students in total.
How do schools in Effingham perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Effingham score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Effingham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Effingham?
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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Every school in Effingham
2 of 2 schools in Effingham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Effingham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.