What grades does South Effingham High School serve?

As a High school, South Effingham High School serves students in Guyton, GA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is South Effingham High School located?

You can find South Effingham High School in Guyton, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Effingham High School?

At South Effingham High School, there are approximately 16.2 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Guyton, GA?

South Effingham High School is among the schools serving Guyton, GA. The school is part of the local school system.

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South Effingham High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Guyton, Georgia|Effingham County

Guyton, GA 31312

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Oct

Thu

Fall HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Effingham County Schools

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Effingham County Schools

Feb

Fri

Winter HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Mar

Wed

St. Patrick's DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Effingham County Schools

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,900

Student:Teacher

16.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Effingham County

Econ. Disadvantaged

41.8%

Phone

(912)728-7511

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

27%

25th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

33%

48th percentile in GA

Graduation Rate

94%

Chronic Absenteeism

6.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

15 courses offered

269 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

140 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

110 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

270 test takers

Athletics

7 sports, 8 teams

506 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1

Worse than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

767

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

101.63

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,037

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,808

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,141

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 51%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

9.5%

Uninsured residents

9.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,423

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,303

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

719 (31%)

Other Health Impairment

501 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

355 (15%)

Autism

238 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

103 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

95 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,906

Current enrollment

Growing(+11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Fall Holiday

Fall Holiday - Effingham County Schools

Holiday

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break - Effingham County Schools

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

Winter Break - Effingham County Schools

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Effingham County. South Effingham High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Effingham County Schools	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall HolidayDistrict-wide Fall Holiday - Effingham County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Effingham County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Effingham County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Effingham County Schools	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Winter HolidayDistrict-wide Winter Holiday - Effingham County Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	St. Patrick's DayDistrict-wide No School - Effingham County Schools	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Effingham County Schools	Break	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Effingham County Schools	Event	—