Effingham County High School vs Guyton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.6 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
Guyton Elementary School
Guyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
800 students
| Measure | Effingham County High School Springfield, Georgia | Guyton Elementary School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 431 | #528 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #8846 of 16,910 | #27385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,199 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 2,199 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Springfield | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Effingham County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 46.7).
- •Guyton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Effingham County High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Effingham County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 66.3%).
- •Guyton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.6).
- •Effingham County High School is the larger school with 2,199 students compared with 800.
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 Guyton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Effingham County High School ranks higher (48.2 vs 46.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Effingham County High School and Guyton Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham County High School: 2,199. Guyton Elementary School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham County High School and Guyton Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Effingham County High School is 129th of 431 and Guyton Elementary School is 528th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).