Marlow Elementary School vs South Effingham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlow Elementary School
Guyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
South Effingham Middle School
Guyton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,161 students
| Measure | Marlow Elementary School Guyton, Georgia | South Effingham Middle School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 1,308 | #57 of 482 |
| National rank | #9946 of 50,301 | #3152 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Guyton | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marlow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 70.9).
- •Marlow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •South Effingham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •South Effingham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 46.1%).
- •Marlow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.8).
- •South Effingham Middle School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 670.
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 Marlow Elementary School better than South Effingham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marlow Elementary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 70.9 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 Marlow Elementary School and South Effingham Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Guyton and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marlow Elementary School: 670. South Effingham Middle School: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marlow Elementary School and South Effingham Middle School rank in Georgia?
Marlow Elementary School is 177th of 1,308 and South Effingham Middle School is 57th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).