SOUTH EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
South Effingham High School is a public high school that is part of the Effingham County school district, located in Guyton, GA with about 1,659 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 88 teachers, South Effingham High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
South Effingham High School, located in Guyton, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Effingham County School District. Situated at 1220 Noel C. Conaway Road, the school functions as a key educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academics with extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its strong school spirit and active participation in competitive Georgia High School Association (GHSA) athletics and various student-led organizations.
Beyond its academic and athletic programs, South Effingham High School emphasizes a supportive community environment designed to foster student growth and development. The facility provides a range of resources, including technology-integrated classrooms and various pathways for career and technical education, aiming to equip students with both the knowledge and practical skills needed for their future careers. As a focal point for the Guyton area, the school remains deeply connected to local stakeholders, maintaining a culture that values tradition, academic achievement, and personal responsibility.
For more information, contact South Effingham High School at (912) 728-7511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7511
SOUTH EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Guyton, GA with about 1,659 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Effingham County
- Total Students:
- 1,659
- Teachers:
- 88.8
- 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 1,659 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- Black or African American
- 10.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.