Effingham County Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Guyton, Georgia 31312 · Effingham County
#171 of 482 middle schools in Georgia
#7909 of 15,369 nationally
About Effingham County Middle School
Effingham County Middle School is a public middle located in Guyton, in the Effingham County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,150 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 171st of 482 ranked middle schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,150.
There are 7 schools in Guyton; Effingham County Middle School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Effingham County Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Effingham County Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Effingham County High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,199 students · 1.0 km away
Springfield Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students · 3.9 km away
Guyton Elementary School
Guyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
800 students · 5.4 km away
Ebenezer Middle School
Rincon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students · 11 km away
Ebenezer Elementary School
Rincon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students · 11 km away
Blandford Elementary School
Rincon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
987 students · 14 km away
Rincon Elementary School
Rincon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,033 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Bonaire Middle School
Bonaire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,151 students
Couch Middle School
Grayson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,147 students
Madison County Middle School
Comer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,147 students
Pinckneyville Middle School
Peachtree Corners · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,157 students
South Effingham Middle School
Guyton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,161 students
North Forsyth Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,164 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Effingham County Middle School a good school?
Effingham County Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 48.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #171 of 482 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Effingham County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Effingham County Middle School ranks #171 of 482 middle schools in Georgia and #7909 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Effingham County Middle School?
Effingham County Middle School had 1,150 students in 2025.
Is Effingham County Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Effingham County Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Effingham County Middle School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Effingham County Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.