Sand Hill Elementary School vs South Effingham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sand Hill Elementary School
Guyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students
South Effingham High School
Guyton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,906 students
| Measure | Sand Hill Elementary School Guyton, Georgia | South Effingham High School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,308 | #94 of 431 |
| National rank | #22102 of 50,301 | #7384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 881 | 1,906 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 1,906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| city | Guyton | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.4 vs 53.8).
- •Sand Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •South Effingham High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •South Effingham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 50.3%).
- •Sand Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.0).
- •South Effingham High School is the larger school with 1,906 students compared with 881.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Sand Hill Elementary School better than South Effingham High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sand Hill Elementary School and South Effingham High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Guyton and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sand Hill Elementary School: 881. South Effingham High School: 1,906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sand Hill Elementary School and South Effingham High School rank in Georgia?
Sand Hill Elementary School is 415th of 1,308 and South Effingham High School is 94th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).