EFFINGHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Effingham County High School is a public high school that is part of the Effingham County school district, located in Springfield, GA with about 1,812 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 108 teachers, Effingham County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Effingham County High School (ECHS), located in Springfield, Georgia, serves as one of the primary secondary educational institutions for the Effingham County School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it offers a robust curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a wide range of elective opportunities. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit centered around its athletic programs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities that prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce.
Beyond its academic offerings, ECHS is known for its commitment to student development through various Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in fields such as healthcare, business, and technology. The school emphasizes a supportive environment, focusing on preparing its diverse student body for post-graduation life through rigorous coursework, dedicated faculty mentorship, and an active focus on building character and community engagement within the greater Springfield area.
For more information, contact Effingham County High School at (912) 754-6404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6404
EFFINGHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, GA with about 1,812 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Effingham County
- Total Students:
- 1,812
- Teachers:
- 108
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,812 students
- White
- 67.0%
- Black or African American
- 21.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.