Rice Creek School vs South Effingham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Creek School
Port Wentworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,011 students
South Effingham Elementary School
Guyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
| Measure | Rice Creek School Port Wentworth, Georgia | South Effingham Elementary School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1051 of 1,308 | #109 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #43405 of 50,301 | #5004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,011 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 73% |
| city | Port Wentworth | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Effingham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 22.3).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 19%).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 21%).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 74.6%).
- •Rice Creek School is the larger school with 1,011 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 Rice Creek School better than South Effingham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Effingham Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 22.3 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 Rice Creek School and South Effingham Elementary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Port Wentworth and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Creek School: 1,011. South Effingham Elementary School: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Creek School and South Effingham Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Rice Creek School is 1051st of 1,308 and South Effingham Elementary School is 109th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).