Godley Station School vs South Effingham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.5 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 High School
Guyton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,906 students
| Measure | Godley Station School Savannah, Georgia | South Effingham High School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 1,308 | #94 of 431 |
| National rank | #29732 of 50,301 | #7384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,585 | 1,906 |
| Enrollment | 1,585 | 1,906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| city | Savannah | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Effingham High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 43.3).
- •South Effingham High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •South Effingham High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •South Effingham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 60.8%).
- •Godley Station School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •South Effingham High School is the larger school with 1,906 students compared with 1,585.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Effingham High School ranks higher (53.8 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 High School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Godley Station School: 1,585. South Effingham High School: 1,906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Godley Station School and South Effingham High School rank in Georgia?
Godley Station School is 590th of 1,308 and South Effingham High School is 94th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).