- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Effingham County Middle School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.6 → 81.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130198000888 · Guyton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,150 enr · 15.1:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham County High School (2,199 students)
Effingham County Middle School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.6 → 81.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Effingham County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham Coun
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
- This school
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 Middle School reports 1,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Effingham County Middle School compares
Effingham County Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,150 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.