Godley Station School vs South Effingham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Godley Station School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,585 students
South Effingham Elementary School
Guyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
| Measure | Godley Station School Savannah, Georgia | South Effingham Elementary School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #590 of 1,308 | #109 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #29732 of 50,301 | #5004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,585 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 1,585 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 73% |
| city | Savannah | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Effingham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 43.3).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 60.8%).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Godley Station School is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 863.
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 Godley Station School better than South Effingham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Effingham Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 43.3 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 Godley Station School and South Effingham Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Godley Station School: 1,585. South Effingham Elementary School: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Godley Station School and South Effingham Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Godley Station School is 590th of 1,308 and South Effingham Elementary School is 109th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).