South Effingham Elementary School

South Effingham Elementary School serves 920 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Guyton, Georgia. This regular public school maintains a favorable 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio with 64 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. Academically, South Effingham Elementary performs well above average, earning a 7.9 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #362 out of 2,271 Georgia elementary schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide.

The school demonstrates particularly strong performance in mathematics, where 71% of students score proficient or above across grade levels. Reading and English Language Arts achievement shows 64% of students performing at or above proficient levels. The school draws families from a stable suburban community where the median household income reaches $92,114 and the median home value stands at $229,900.

With a low poverty rate of just 6.1% and about a quarter of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the 31312 ZIP code area provides a supportive environment for student learning. South Effingham Elementary School is situated in Effingham County's large suburban setting, serving families in a growing community that balances small-town charm with proximity to larger metropolitan areas.