For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,064 students in Effingham County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Effingham County, GA are South Effingham High School and Effingham County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Effingham County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Effingham High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Effingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Effingham High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7511
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,900 students
Rank: #22.
Effingham County High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1589 Ga Highway 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6404
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6404
Grades: 9-12
| 2,164 students
Effingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
434 Wallace Dr
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Effingham County Evening Education Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1589 Highway 119 South
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2890 Ga Hwy 21 South
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-2880
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-2880
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Marlow Learning Center Facility (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4752 Ga Hwy 17 South
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Effingham County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Effingham County, GA include South Effingham High School and Effingham County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Effingham County?
2 public high schools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Effingham County include: Effingham County High School vs. South Effingham High School, South Effingham High School vs. Effingham County High School
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