Best Public Schools in Springfield, GA

Summary:

The city of Springfield, Georgia is home to two standout schools - Effingham County High School and Springfield Elementary School, both part of the Effingham County school district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and have demonstrated strong academic performance.

Effingham County High School is a top-performing high school, ranking in the top 30% of all high schools in Georgia. It has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasts an 85.4% four-year graduation rate, exceeding the state average. The school's students have also outperformed the state on several end-of-course assessments, including Algebra I, Biology, and United States History.

Meanwhile, Springfield Elementary School is also a standout, ranking in the top 16% of elementary schools in Georgia and maintaining a consistent 4-star rating. The school has outperformed the state and district averages on various 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the elementary school has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the high school, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Effingham County High School	Public	9-12	1589 Ga Highway 119 S	Springfield	31329	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 754-6404	2,199	126	17.5	48.1%	1,268 (57.7%)	508 (23.1%)	269 (12.2%)	22 (1.0%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	124 (5.6%)	60.3	120^th of 452 public high schools	73.5%		59.6	135^th of 458 public high schools	70.5%	15	41.7	48.0	49.3	49.6								$12,222	$309	$11,913
Springfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Old Dixie Hwy S	Springfield	31329	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 754-3326	876	67	13.1	64.5%	520 (59.4%)	191 (21.8%)	94 (10.7%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.4%)	83.5	196^th of 1238 public elementary schools	84.2%		77.2	261^st of 1248 public elementary schools	79.1%	65					47.8	43.6	58.2	73.5	64.5	66.4	65.6	$16,071	$709	$15,362

Cities Near Springfield

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Guyton	3.1 mi	7	42^nd
Rincon	5 mi	4	39^th
Port Wentworth	12.37 mi	1	277^th
Savannah	14.23 mi	53	244^th
Brooklet	14.27 mi	4	83^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.