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South Effingham High School

Effingham County · Effingham County · 1220 Noel C Conaway Rd, Guyton, GA 31312.0

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9/10
#67
Rank 67 out of 384
Top 17%
English Language Arts8/10 · #98 · 75th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #56 · 86th percentile
Science8/10 · #79 · 80th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Effingham High School sits in Guyton, a small town in Effingham County that's grown steadily as families look for a quieter alternative to the Savannah metro area without sacrificing quality schools. The school punches well above average — particularly in math and science — making it a strong choice for families who want suburban comfort with genuinely solid academics. If you're drawn to a tight-knit community where Friday night football matters and your kids still have room to breathe, this corner of coastal Georgia is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

464 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
282 (61%)
African American
88 (19%)
Hispanic
60 (13%)
Multiple Races
28 (6%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged190 (41%)
Students with Disabilities58 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,761
Enrollment
119.26
Teachers (FTE)
31.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
8.84
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

94.7%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.

15
AP Courses
offered
14.2%
AP Participation
of students
269
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 Programs2/10 · #342 · 12th percentile

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