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Sand Hill Elementary School

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Sand Hill Elementary School ranks 232 nd of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

232^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Sand Hill Elementary School in Guyton, GA, serves 881 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the highly rated Effingham County school district, which ranks in the 90th percentile statewide. The school has climbed from a 2-star rating a decade ago to a consistent 4-star rating today, now ranking in the 81st percentile of Georgia elementary schools.

Sand Hill's standout strength is 5th grade science, where 71% of students scored proficient or above—a remarkable 27-point advantage over the state average and well ahead of nearby Marlow Elementary (50.8%) and Guyton Elementary (38.7%). This represents a 16-point jump from the previous year, the largest single-year improvement in any subject among comparable schools. The school also excels in 3rd grade math, with 64.7% proficiency, exceeding both district and state averages. However, math proficiency tends to decline in 4th and 5th grades, a pattern worth noting for parents of upper elementary students.

Attendance is another area of excellence. Sand Hill's chronic absenteeism rate is just 8.3%—half the state average and far better than nearby schools like West Chatham Elementary (17.6%) and Stilson Elementary (20.6%). The school also ranks in the 76th percentile statewide for special education outcomes, a notable strength. With efficient spending ($15,834 per student) and a favorable 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio, Sand Hill delivers strong results while serving a middle-income population. It trails only South Effingham Elementary and Blandford Elementary within the district, but its upward trajectory and impressive science program make it a compelling choice for families.

881

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,834

Per pupil spending ?

50.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312

(912) 728-5112

District: Effingham County

Students who attend Sand Hill Elementary School usually attend:

High:

South Effingham High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (61% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg59%

Georgia avg47%

232^nd of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 32 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 8Elementary Schools in the Effingham County

21^st of 202Effingham County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	232 of 1222	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.8	237 of 1238	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	213 of 1236	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	68.1	356 of 1223	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	68.5	354 of 1220	71.0%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	346 of 1214	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	57.1	497 of 1234	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.8	592 of 1209	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.0	529 of 1205	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.4	625 of 1233	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.2	528 of 1240	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.4	531 of 1231	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	75.2	294 of 1225	76.0%	★★★★☆
2012	67.9	425 of 1201	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.2	394 of 1212	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.8	496 of 1183	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.2	447 of 1133	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.4	424 of 1134	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.1	476 of 1125	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.8	554 of 1101	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	75.7	247 of 1189	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	75.4	268 of 1224	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	231 of 1223	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	59.5	440 of 1212	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.7	421 of 1206	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	66.9	146 of 583	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	61 of 565	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	90.0	37 of 535	93.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	215 of 1186	81.9%	★★★★☆
2025	82.3	201 of 1225	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	211 of 1220	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.6	290 of 1210	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	317 of 1209	73.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	112 of 466	76.0%	★★★★☆
2025	75.3	88 of 565	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	122 of 487	74.9%	★★★★☆
2023	48.9	177 of 455	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.7	259 of 415	37.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	301 of 703	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.0	311 of 769	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	304 of 772	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.6	450 of 775	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.5	458 of 779	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)76th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)75th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)57th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science71%+27 vs state

Mathematics58%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sand Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	199 Stagecoach Ave	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 728-5112	881	69	12.8	50.3%	666 (75.6%)	55 (6.2%)	92 (10.4%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (6.5%)	78.9	232^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	81.0%		79.8	237^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.9%	5		64.7	55.7	53.5				71.0				$15,834	$523	$15,311
Marlow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5160 Ga Highway 17 S	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 728-3262	670	59	11.3	46.1%	488 (72.8%)	57 (8.5%)	85 (12.7%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.3%)	75.4	268^th of 1222 public elementary schools	78.1%		86.5	166^th of 1238 public elementary schools	86.6%	102		57.3	65.4	58.6				50.8				$18,049	$308	$17,741
South Effingham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	767 Kolic Helmey Rd	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 728-3801	863	64	13.5	33.4%	521 (60.4%)	116 (13.4%)	117 (13.6%)	54 (6.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (5.9%)	89.8	129^th of 1222 public elementary schools	89.4%		91.7	111^th of 1238 public elementary schools	91.0%	18		71.1	71.7	65.0				69.2				$14,355	$300	$14,055
Guyton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	719 Central Blvd	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 772-3384	800	59	13.6	66.3%	493 (61.6%)	154 (19.3%)	95 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.0%)	52.1	529^th of 1222 public elementary schools	56.7%		63.3	401^st of 1238 public elementary schools	67.6%	128		59.5	48.4	34.9				38.7				$15,720	$741	$14,979
Blandford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4650 McCall Rd	Rincon	31326	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 826-4200	987	72	13.6	50.9%	505 (51.2%)	221 (22.4%)	159 (16.1%)	35 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.5%)	81.4	209^th of 1222 public elementary schools	82.9%		83	200^th of 1238 public elementary schools	83.8%	9		56.1	67.4	64.6				61.7				$14,089	$297	$13,792
Godley Station School	Public	PK, KG-8	2135 Benton Blvd	Savannah	31407	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6000	1,585	107	14.8	60.8%	295 (18.6%)	734 (46.3%)	303 (19.1%)	130 (8.2%)	8 (0.5%)	10 (0.6%)	105 (6.6%)	43.8	635^th of 1222 public elementary schools	48.0%		39.4	697^th of 1238 public elementary schools	43.7%	62	100.0	42.8	40.0	39.9	31.3	25.9	33.9	44.9	13.5	40.0	87.8	$15,372	$1,042	$14,330
Pooler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	308 Holly Ave	Pooler	31322	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-3625	340	31	11.1	85.6%	99 (29.1%)	122 (35.9%)	88 (25.9%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	27.6	870^th of 1222 public elementary schools	28.8%		26.3	902^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	27.1%	32		35.8	35.8	24.6				32.8				$20,367	$1,493	$18,874
Stilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15569 Ga Highway 119	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8480	451	35	12.7	78.9%	366 (81.2%)	26 (5.8%)	36 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	74.8	274^th of 1222 public elementary schools	77.6%		54.1	513^th of 1238 public elementary schools	58.6%	239		48.2	62.9	57.5				59.5				$16,263	$861	$15,402
Bloomingdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E. Main Street	Bloomingdale	31302	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3680	350	31	11.2	76.0%	156 (44.6%)	80 (22.9%)	88 (25.1%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	37.8	702^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	42.6%		39.8	688^th of 1238 public elementary schools	44.4%	14		32.7	41.5	39.6				39.5				$24,483	$2,617	$21,867
New Hampstead K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1700 Highgate Blvd	Bloomingdale	31302	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6200	1,118	78	14.3	78.5%	132 (11.8%)	431 (38.6%)	460 (41.1%)	19 (1.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (6.4%)	40.9	662^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	45.8%		24	941^st of 1238 public elementary schools	24.0%	279		42.0	40.4	44.3	20.3	14.7	34.9	45.6	38.9	18.3		$15,696	$1,425	$14,271

Frequently Asked Questions about Sand Hill Elementary School

What district is Sand Hill Elementary School in?

Effingham County

Is Sand Hill Elementary School a good school?

Sand Hill Elementary School ranks 232^nd of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sand Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sand Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Effingham High School

What is the racial makeup of Sand Hill Elementary School?

Students at Sand Hill Elementary School are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American.

How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 881 students attended Sand Hill Elementary School.

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