Effingham County High School vs Tift County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 223 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
Tift County High School
Tifton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,207 students
| Measure | Effingham County High School Springfield, Georgia | Tift County High School Tifton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 431 | #289 of 431 |
| National rank | #8846 of 16,910 | #14354 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,199 | 2,207 |
| Enrollment | 2,199 | 2,207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| city | Springfield | Tifton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Effingham County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 25.2).
- •Effingham County High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Effingham County High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Effingham County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 90.3%).
- •Tift County High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Tift County High School is the larger school with 2,207 students compared with 2,199.
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 Tift County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Effingham County High School ranks higher (48.2 vs 25.2 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 Tift County High School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Tifton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham County High School: 2,199. Tift County High School: 2,207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham County High School and Tift County High School rank in Georgia?
Effingham County High School is 129th of 431 and Tift County High School is 289th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).