How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Effingham Middle School | West Chatham Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Guyton, GA | Pooler, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 713 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.2% | 67.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Effingham Middle School | West Chatham Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,037 | $15,342 |
| District | Effingham County | Savannah-Chatham County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Effingham Middle School | West Chatham Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 18.9% |
| African American | 12.9% | 48.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% | 24.8% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Effingham Middle School | West Chatham Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 513:1 | 322:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 44.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 208 | 99 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.