- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Guyton, GA
South Effingham High School
Federal NCES profile for South Effingham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130198001594
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Effingham High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Guyton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Effingham High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Effingham High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Guyton, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Effingham High School held near 1,900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.6 → 117.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130198001594 · Guyton, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,906 enr · 17.2:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham County High School (2,199 students)
South Effingham High School held near 1,900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.6 → 117.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Effingham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County High School
2,199 students
- This school
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 South Effingham High School reports 1,906 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Effingham High School compares
South Effingham 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 64% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,906 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,906
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, South Effingham High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 South Effingham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rincon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Effingham 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 (~1,906 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Effingham High School
How many students attend South Effingham High School?
South Effingham High School has 1,906 students enrolled. It is a high school in Guyton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,888 (2022-23) → 1,900 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Effingham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Effingham High School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Effingham High School?
21.9% of students at South Effingham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Effingham High School?
The largest demographic group at South Effingham High School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Guyton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Effingham High School?
South Effingham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 South Effingham High School rank among public schools in Guyton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Effingham High School ranks #7 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 South Effingham High School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 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.