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South Effingham Elementary School

South Effingham Elementary School is a public primary school in Guyton, GA, serving grades PK–5, rated A-, with 863 students and a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 84% in Reading, 74% in Math and 71% in Science.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
863
Students per teacher
13.5:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading84%
Math74%
Science71%
English Language Arts60%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White60%
Hispanic14%
Black13%
Asian6%
Two or more races6%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
33%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-6.1%
Prior-year enrollment
919

Homes assigned to this school

3,619 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Effingham Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
767 Kolic Helmey Rd, Guyton, GA 31312
Phone
(912) 728-3801
Website
effinghamschools.com
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
130198001954
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School district

Effingham County School District

District rating
A-
Schools
13
Students
14,560
Spending per student
$10,940
Teachers (FTE)
1,061
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About South Effingham Elementary School

How is South Effingham Elementary School rated?

South Effingham Elementary School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Effingham County School District is rated A- overall.

How do students at South Effingham Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of South Effingham Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 84% in Reading, 74% in Math, 71% in Science and 60% in English Language Arts.

What grades does South Effingham Elementary School serve?

South Effingham Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend South Effingham Elementary School?

863 students attend South Effingham Elementary School, down from 919 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Effingham Elementary School?

TopHap matches 3,619 residential properties to South Effingham Elementary School in and around Guyton. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is South Effingham Elementary School in?

South Effingham Elementary School is part of Effingham County School District, which reports 13 schools, 14,560 students and $10,940 of spending per student.