South Effingham Elementary School vs South Effingham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Effingham Elementary School
Guyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
South Effingham Middle School
Guyton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,161 students
| Measure | South Effingham Elementary School Guyton, Georgia | South Effingham Middle School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,308 | #57 of 482 |
| National rank | #5004 of 50,301 | #3152 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 863 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| city | Guyton | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Effingham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 70.9).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 41.8%).
- •South Effingham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.8).
- •South Effingham Middle School is the larger school with 1,161 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 South Effingham Elementary School better than South Effingham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Effingham Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 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 South Effingham Elementary School and South Effingham Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Guyton and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Effingham Elementary School: 863. South Effingham Middle School: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Effingham Elementary School and South Effingham Middle School rank in Georgia?
South Effingham Elementary School is 109th of 1,308 and South Effingham Middle School is 57th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).