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Effingham County High School

Effingham County · Effingham County · 1589 Ga Highway 119 S, Springfield, GA 31329.0

(912)754-6404

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8/10
#98
Rank 98 out of 384
Top 25%
English Language Arts7/10 · #139 · 65th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #86 · 78th percentile
Science8/10 · #117 · 70th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Effingham County High School sits in Springfield, a small county seat that's close enough to Savannah to offer the perks of a bigger city while still feeling like genuine small-town Georgia. The school punches above its weight academically, particularly in math and science, making it a solid choice for families who want a suburban feel without sacrificing academic rigor. It tends to attract families drawn to tight-knit community life, Friday night football, and a school culture that feels rooted in the area rather than anonymous.

Student Demographics

533 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
314 (59%)
African American
115 (22%)
Hispanic
68 (13%)
Multiple Races
29 (5%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged254 (48%)
Students with Disabilities69 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

4,337
Enrollment
125.57
Teachers (FTE)
34.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
8.64
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

92.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
9.3%
AP Participation
of students
197
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #280 · 28th percentile

13 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found