Enrollment
1,150
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Guyton, GA
Effingham County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Effingham County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130198000888
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Effingham County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Guyton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Effingham County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Effingham County Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Guyton, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Effingham County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Effingham County Middle School
Effingham County Middle School is a large middle school in Guyton, Georgia, enrolling 1,150 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,150 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 598 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,150 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Guyton's middle schools, it stands alongside South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students): Effingham County Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.7:1).
Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students) and South Effingham High School (1,906 students) alongside Effingham County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Effingham County Middle School compares
Effingham County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,150
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
404
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Effingham County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Effingham County, which includes Effingham County Middle School.
$11,725
Per student
-15%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Effingham County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rincon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Effingham County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Guyton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Effingham County Middle School
How many students attend Effingham County Middle School?
Effingham County Middle School has 1,150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Guyton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Effingham County Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Effingham County Middle School?
41.4% of students at Effingham County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Effingham County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Effingham County Middle School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Guyton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Effingham County Middle School?
Effingham County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Effingham County Middle School rank among public schools in Guyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Effingham County Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Guyton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Guyton on the city page.
Is Effingham County Middle School a good school?
Effingham County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Effingham County?
Besides Effingham County Middle School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.
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