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Effingham County High School

1589 Ga Highway 119 S, Springfield, GA 31329Effingham County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,108
Students
Total enrolled
90%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,167
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,108 students in grades 09–12 in Springfield, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,167 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Effingham County High School is a very large high in Springfield, Georgia, serving grades 09–12 with 2,108 students. The district invests $13,167 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 90% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Effingham County High School

2,108
Total Students
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
121
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,125 male · 983 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 788 students
Student Composition
62%
9%
23%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black23%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130198000890

Academic Outcomes at Effingham County High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
90%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 46th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 31329

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,167Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,167
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,794
Student Support$2,502
Administration$1,580
Operations$1,975
Other$1,317
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,167 spent per student, an estimated $5,833 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
34%
State government
52.1%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 90% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rincon Elementary SchoolEbenezer Elementary SchoolBlandford Elementary SchoolSouth Effingham Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
South Effingham Middle SchoolEffingham County Middle SchoolEbenezer Middle School
↓
High School
South Effingham High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyEffingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEffingham County →
Phone: (912)754-6404
NCES ID: 130198000890
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springfield seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Effingham County
High
South Effingham High School
1,888 students · 09–12
● 43 opp30% FRL
Mid
South Effingham Middle School
1,097 students · 06–08
● 43 opp32% FRL
Mid
Effingham County Middle School
1,064 students · 06–08
● 43 opp52% FRL
Elem
Rincon Elementary School
1,047 students · PK–05
● 42 opp49% FRL
Elem
Ebenezer Elementary School
948 students · PK–05
● 42 opp38% FRL
Mid
Ebenezer Middle School
934 students · 06–08
● 42 opp37% FRL
Elem
Blandford Elementary School
915 students · PK–05
● 42 opp43% FRL
Elem
South Effingham Elementary School
906 students · PK–05
● 43 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1589 Ga Highway 119 S, Springfield, GA 31329
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.