South Effingham High School

Effingham County
1220 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
1,888 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,888
Total Students
111.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,245 (65.9 %)
  • Black
    270 (14.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    226 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    109 (5.8 %)
  • Asian
    35 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Effingham County
Phone: (912)728-7511
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,888
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 111.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 561
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 180

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 530
Grade 10 474
Grade 11 446
Grade 12 438
Gender Ratio
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