- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Guyton, GA
South Effingham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Effingham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130198001597
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Effingham Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Guyton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Effingham Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Effingham Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Guyton, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
South Effingham Middle School held near 1,112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 130198001597 · Guyton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,161 enr · 15.7:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham County High School (2,199 students)
South Effingham Middle School held near 1,112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Effingham 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
- This school
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 Middle School reports 1,161 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Effingham Middle School compares
South Effingham 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,161
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, South Effingham 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 South Effingham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rincon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Effingham 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
- 1,150
- 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
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 (~1,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Effingham Middle School
How many students attend South Effingham Middle School?
South Effingham Middle School has 1,161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Guyton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Effingham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Effingham Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Effingham Middle School?
24.3% of students at South Effingham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Effingham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Effingham Middle School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Guyton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Effingham Middle School?
South Effingham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Guyton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Effingham Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and Effingham County Middle School (1,150 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.