- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, GA
Effingham County High School
Federal NCES profile for Effingham County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130198000890
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Effingham County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,199
- students enrolled
Effingham County High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Effingham County High School held near 2,164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.6 → 120.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 130198000890 · Springfield, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,199 enr · 18.3:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Effingham High School (1,906 students)
Effingham County High School held near 2,164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.6 → 120.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Effingham County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Effingham County High School
2,199 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham High School
1,906 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham Middle School
1,161 students
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County Middle School
1,150 students
- Ebenezer Middl
Ebenezer Middle School
1,039 students
- Rincon Element
Rincon Elementary School
1,033 students
What this shows Effingham County High School reports 2,199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Effingham County High School compares
Effingham County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,199 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,199
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
351
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Effingham County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Effingham County reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Effingham County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Effingham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rincon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Effingham County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Effingham County High School
How many students attend Effingham County High School?
Effingham County High School has 2,199 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,108 (2022-23) → 2,164 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Effingham County High School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Effingham County High School?
31.0% of students at Effingham County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Effingham County High School?
The largest demographic group at Effingham County High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Springfield, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Effingham County High School?
Effingham County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Effingham County?
Besides Effingham County High School, Effingham County also operates South Effingham High School (1,906 students), South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students), and Effingham County Middle School (1,150 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.