Summary:
Zip code 31326, encompassing the Rincon, GA area, is served by four schools within the highly-ranked Effingham County district, including three elementary schools (PK-5) and one middle school (6-8), with no high school located within the zip code itself.
For families, the standout is Ebenezer Middle School, which posts extraordinary results in advanced coursework—97.9% of 8th graders taking Algebra I scored proficient, more than double the district average, and 93.8% passed HS Physical Science. However, its standard math proficiency (6th-8th grade) runs slightly below district averages, suggesting the advanced track serves a select group exceptionally well. Among the elementary schools, Blandford Elementary is the most consistent, being the only school where all 2025-2026 math and science scores met or exceeded district averages, including leading 4th-grade math (67.4%) and 5th-grade science (61.7%). Ebenezer Elementary excels in attendance with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.7%, less than half the district rate, while Rincon Elementary has the highest poverty rate (57.12%) and absenteeism (11.4%) but also the highest per-student spending ($14,605).
All four schools hold 4-star ratings, placing them in the top 17-21% statewide, and the district ranks #21 of 201 in Georgia. A clear district-wide strength is science, with all schools exceeding state averages. Notably, spending doesn't predict outcomes—Ebenezer Middle spends the least per student yet achieves the most dramatic results. The absence of a high school means students transition outside 31326 after 8th grade, though the strong district ranking suggests solid options. Overall, this zip code offers dependable, stable quality with pockets of excellence, particularly in advanced middle school coursework and consistent elementary performance.
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