SOUTH EFFINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
South Effingham Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Effingham County school district, located in Guyton, GA with about 1,120 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, South Effingham Middle 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.
South Effingham Middle School (SEMS), located in Guyton, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Effingham County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a strong work ethic as they transition from elementary to high school.
The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive approach to middle-level education, offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, South Effingham Middle School promotes a vibrant campus culture, providing students with access to a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various clubs, all designed to engage students in their school community and prepare them for future success.
For more information, contact South Effingham Middle School at (912) 728-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7500
SOUTH EFFINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Guyton, GA with about 1,120 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Effingham County
- Total Students:
- 1,120
- Teachers:
- 66.7
- 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 1,120 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH EFFINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.