Summary:
Zip code 31329, encompassing Springfield, Georgia, is served by two schools within the highly rated Effingham County school district: Effingham County High School (grades 9-12) and Springfield Elementary School (grades PK-5). Both schools hold 4-star ratings and rank in the 74th percentile statewide, benefiting from a district that ranks in the top 10% of Georgia.
At the high school level, Effingham County High School stands out for its strong graduation rate of 92.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%, both better than state averages. Its biology proficiency (55.3%) exceeds the district and state, and its state ranking has improved for three consecutive years. However, the school faces a notable challenge with chronic absenteeism at 22.8%—nearly double the district rate—and its Algebra I proficiency (54.7%) lags the district by nearly 8 points. Meanwhile, Springfield Elementary School excels in early-grade math, with 65.4% of 3rd graders proficient, and 5th-grade science (57.8%) well above the state. Its chronic absenteeism is a low 12.0%, and it spends more per student ($16,071) with a smaller student-teacher ratio (13.1:1) than the high school.
Parents should note a concerning trend at the elementary school: math proficiency declines sharply by grade, from 65.4% in 3rd grade to 44.8% in 5th grade, with the 5th-grade score falling below the state average. Year-over-year math scores also dropped significantly across all grades, including a 21.6-point plunge in 5th grade. The high school, despite its overall strengths, shows a math gap relative to its district and a chronic absenteeism issue that may warrant attention. Both schools share a clear strength in science, and the district’s top-tier status provides a solid foundation, but these school-specific patterns highlight where improvement is needed.
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