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South Effingham Middle School

1200 Noel C Conaway Rd, Guyton, GA 31312Effingham County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,097
Students
Total enrolled
$13,167
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,097 students in grades 06–08 in Guyton, 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

South Effingham Middle School is a very large middle in Guyton, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,097 students. The district invests $13,167 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at South Effingham Middle School

1,097
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
32%
Free Lunch
74
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution566 male · 531 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility32%
National avg 52% · 354 students
Student Composition
69%
11%
12%
Asian2%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black12%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130198001597

Academic Outcomes at South Effingham Middle School

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 31312

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
  • 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
Effingham County Middle SchoolEbenezer Middle School
↓
High School
Effingham County High SchoolSouth Effingham High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyEffingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEffingham County →
Phone: (912)728-7500
NCES ID: 130198001597
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Guyton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Effingham County
High
Effingham County High School
2,108 students · 09–12
● 43 opp37% FRL
High
South Effingham High School
1,888 students · 09–12
● 43 opp30% 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
1200 Noel C Conaway Rd, Guyton, GA 31312
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.