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South Effingham Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

50^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 91% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

South Effingham Middle School in Guyton, GA, serves 1,161 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly rated Effingham County district, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 50th out of 578 middle schools statewide (91st percentile).

This school stands out for its exceptional math results. In 8th grade math, 71.3% of students are proficient, compared to 46.3% statewide. Even more impressive, 100% of students passed Algebra I for the third consecutive year—more than double the state average of 48.1%. Social studies is another strength, with 69.3% proficiency versus 40.2% statewide. The school also excels at supporting all learners: Hispanic students rank in the 95th percentile statewide, African American students in the 92nd, and special education students in the 89th. Chronic absenteeism is just 8.5%, less than half the state average of 17.7%, which likely contributes to the strong academic culture. Compared to nearby schools in Savannah-Chatham County, the difference is stark—for example, Myers Middle School has 6.3% 8th grade math proficiency and 27% chronic absenteeism, while Hubert Middle School sits at 10.8% proficiency and 27% absenteeism.

Science is the one area with room to grow—8th grade proficiency is 39.9%, above the state average of 29.7% but lower than the school's other subjects. Still, the school's efficiency is notable: at $12,550 per student, it spends far less than schools like DeRenne Middle School ($18,989) or Southwest Middle School ($18,956) while achieving dramatically better results. Within its own district, it outperforms Ebenezer Middle School (82nd percentile) and Effingham County Middle School (64th percentile). With a favorable 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio and consistent top-tier performance across every student subgroup, South Effingham Middle is a model of equitable, high-achieving education.

1,161

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,550

Per pupil spending ?

41.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312

(912) 728-7500

District: Effingham County

Students who attend South Effingham Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Effingham High School

Feeder schools for South Effingham Middle School:

Elementary:	Marlow Elementary School
	South Effingham Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.1%

Hispanic:

14.9%

African American:

12.9%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (67% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Georgia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 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 school67%

District avg56%

Georgia avg43%

50^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 19% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Effingham County

21^st of 201Effingham 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	89.0	50 of 578	91.3%	★★★★★
2025	86.0	72 of 585	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	88.3	65 of 578	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	88.2	60 of 569	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	66 of 558	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	86.3	64 of 542	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	84 of 559	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	84.0	71 of 543	86.9%	★★★★☆
2017	83.1	74 of 539	86.3%	★★★★☆
2016	76.5	104 of 545	80.9%	★★★★☆
2015	77.9	100 of 537	81.4%	★★★★☆
2014	75.5	92 of 521	82.3%	★★★★☆
2013	77.1	83 of 527	84.3%	★★★★☆
2012	78.9	65 of 508	87.2%	★★★★☆
2011	77.8	83 of 504	83.5%	★★★★☆
2010	76.7	86 of 494	82.6%	★★★★☆
2009	76.2	81 of 466	82.6%	★★★★☆
2008	77.6	74 of 462	84.0%	★★★★☆
2007	74.8	77 of 445	82.7%	★★★★☆
2006	74.4	82 of 420	80.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.7	40 of 480	91.7%	★★★★★
2025	81.9	65 of 494	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	85.1	48 of 489	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	29 of 485	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	78.7	73 of 482	84.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	47 of 89	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.9	57 of 92	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	12 of 199	94.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.4	54 of 550	90.2%	★★★★★
2025	85.1	64 of 567	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	87.7	50 of 558	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	86.9	56 of 553	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.6	67 of 544	87.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	92.6	17 of 374	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	91.8	18 of 400	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	20 of 381	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	84.2	38 of 380	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	83.1	41 of 367	88.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	89.8	44 of 550	92.0%	★★★★★
2025	85.8	63 of 569	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	87.1	52 of 561	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	87.9	50 of 559	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	85.8	62 of 553	88.8%	★★★★☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	61.6	56 of 157	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.4	48 of 159	69.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	24 of 169	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	63.7	55 of 172	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	65 of 163	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.3	37 of 145	74.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	82.0	48 of 425	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	75.6	62 of 442	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.4	76 of 437	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.7	58 of 429	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	52 of 431	87.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	75.5	84 of 404	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	109 of 415	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	84 of 417	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	90 of 429	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	69.4	113 of 425	73.4%	★★★★☆

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)

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile+4 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)94th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school

African American (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)90th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)86th percentile~ school

White (2026)79th percentile-12 vs school

Migrant (2023)64th percentile-25 vs school

Asian (2026)47th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+52 vs state

HS Physical Science92%+31 vs state

Social Studies69%+29 vs state

Mathematics66%+23 vs state

Science40%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Friday, October 21, 2022

Best Middle School Ever, also Cognia Certified Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 16, 2018

The uniform dress code is way too strict, it needs to be relaxed. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Excellent school! Have placed two children through South Effingham Middle School; one received an appointment to the prestigious United States Air Force Academy and one is entering 9th grade. The focus of the school is academics and the community is developing support for the athletics. Hoping to see turf fields and a 5 star athletic center at the high school in the next four years. Close Quote

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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	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 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th 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
South Effingham Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Noel C Conaway Rd	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 728-7500	1,161	84	13.7	41.8%	733 (63.1%)	150 (12.9%)	173 (14.9%)	40 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.4%)	89	50^th of 578 public middle schools	91.3%		86	72^nd of 585 public middle schools	87.7%	22	100.0	66.6	60.8	71.3	39.9	69.3	92.3	$12,550	$317	$12,234
West Chatham Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Pine Barren Rd	Pooler	31322	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3650	713	56	12.7	78.1%	135 (18.9%)	342 (48.0%)	177 (24.8%)	22 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.9%)	16.7	491^st of 578 public middle schools	15.1%		17.8	488^th of 585 public middle schools	16.6%	3		13.7	15.6	19.5	19.2	11.5		$18,464	$2,042	$16,422
Effingham County Middle School	Public	6-8	1659 Ga Highway 119 S	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 772-7001	1,150	83	13.9	57.4%	688 (59.8%)	246 (21.4%)	136 (11.8%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (6.1%)	60.6	207^th of 578 public middle schools	64.2%		66.9	161^st of 585 public middle schools	72.5%	46	100.0	46.4	44.0	46.7	28.8	38.1	95.5	$13,016	$697	$12,319
Mercer Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Priscilla D. Thomas way	Garden City	31408	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-6700	512	40	12.8	84.6%	32 (6.3%)	275 (53.7%)	181 (35.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	14.1	514^th of 578 public middle schools	11.1%		11.8	545^th of 585 public middle schools	6.8%	31	33.4	10.6	11.6	12.9	3.8	27.5	42.9	$17,984	$1,305	$16,679
Ebenezer Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 Ebenezer Rd	Rincon	31326	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 754-7757	1,039	68	15.3	44.7%	601 (57.8%)	201 (19.3%)	129 (12.4%)	19 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	85 (8.2%)	78.4	106^th of 578 public middle schools	81.7%		76.7	120^th of 585 public middle schools	79.5%	14	97.9	53.7	49.8	56.8	41.0	57.2	93.8	$12,725	$296	$12,429
Southwest Middle School	Public	6-8	6030 Ogeechee Rd	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3540	528	43	12.3	80.9%	59 (11.2%)	305 (57.8%)	116 (22.0%)	26 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.2%)	11.3	536^th of 578 public middle schools	7.3%		8.9	561^st of 585 public middle schools	4.1%	25	90.5	15.7	12.8	14.5	3.4	12.5	35.9	$18,956	$1,670	$17,287
Bryan County Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Payne Dr	Pembroke	31321	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 626-5050	430	36	11.9	71.2%	285 (66.3%)	85 (19.8%)	32 (7.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	38.1	340^th of 578 public middle schools	41.2%		47.4	283^rd of 585 public middle schools	51.6%	57	92.9	27.0	31.1	32.4	30.0	29.3		$13,670	$800	$12,870
DeRenne Middle School	Public	6-8	1009 Clinch St	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5900	484	46	10.4	94.0%	9 (1.9%)	424 (87.6%)	38 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	14.2	511^th of 578 public middle schools	11.6%		8.9	563^rd of 585 public middle schools	3.8%	52		12.5	8.9	19.5	17.1	11.1		$18,989	$1,758	$17,231
Hubert Middle School	Public	6-8	768 Grant St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5235	471	39	12.0	91.1%	13 (2.8%)	398 (84.5%)	46 (9.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.7%)	11.7	533^rd of 578 public middle schools	7.8%		7.2	572^nd of 585 public middle schools	2.2%	39		10.4	8.8	10.8	10.2	17.5		$17,431	$1,655	$15,776
The STEM Academy at Bartlett	Public	6-8	207 Montgomery Xrd	Savannah	31406	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-3500	625	49	12.7	49.1%	180 (28.8%)	294 (47.0%)	73 (11.7%)	33 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.2%)	73.9	137^th of 578 public middle schools	76.3%		81.5	93^rd of 585 public middle schools	84.1%	44	54.9	60.4	56.7	61.5		42.0	68.6	$16,728	$750	$15,978

Frequently Asked Questions about South Effingham Middle School

Is South Effingham Middle School a good school?

Yes. South Effingham Middle School ranks in the top 8.7% of Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of South Effingham Middle School?

Students at South Effingham Middle School are 63% White, 15% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of South Effingham Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Effingham Middle School usually go on to attend South Effingham High School

How many students attend South Effingham Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,161 students attended South Effingham Middle School.

What district is South Effingham Middle School in?

Effingham County

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