Effingham County Middle School vs Springfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Effingham County Middle School
Guyton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
Springfield Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students
| Measure | Effingham County Middle School Guyton, Georgia | Springfield Elementary School Springfield, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 482 | #571 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7909 of 15,369 | #28954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,150 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| city | Guyton | Springfield |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Effingham County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 44.5).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 64.5%).
- •Springfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Effingham County Middle School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 876.
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 Middle School better than Springfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Effingham County Middle School ranks higher (48.7 vs 44.5 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 Middle School and Springfield Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Guyton and Springfield in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham County Middle School: 1,150. Springfield Elementary School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham County Middle School and Springfield Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Effingham County Middle School is 171st of 482 and Springfield Elementary School is 571st of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).