Effingham County High School vs Effingham County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Effingham County High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,199 students
Effingham County Middle School
Guyton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
| Measure | Effingham County High School Springfield, Georgia | Effingham County Middle School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 431 | #171 of 482 |
| National rank | #8846 of 16,910 | #7909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,199 | 1,150 |
| Enrollment | 2,199 | 1,150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| city | Springfield | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.2 vs 48.7).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Effingham County High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Effingham County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 57.4%).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.6).
- •Effingham County High School is the larger school with 2,199 students compared with 1,150.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Effingham County High School better than Effingham County Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Effingham County High School and Effingham County Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham County High School: 2,199. Effingham County Middle School: 1,150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham County High School and Effingham County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Effingham County High School is 129th of 431 and Effingham County Middle School is 171st of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).