South Effingham High School

South Effingham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1220 Noel C Conaway Rd,  Guyton, GA
Effingham County Schools
3.6
3.7
1,900 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Winters
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
64.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
393:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
60.8%
Black
16.2%
Hispanic
13.6%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
3.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia Southern University 521 Students
University of Georgia 396 Students
Kennesaw State University 150 Students
Georgia State University 148 Students
Mercer University 147 Students
Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus 133 Students
Augusta University 123 Students
Emory University 110 Students
Georgia College & State University 101 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 140 Students
Nursing 105 Students
Business 102 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Education 34 Students
Computer Science 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 226 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/18/2025
I've only gone to South Effingham for Band class, but overall it's an alright school. There are definitely aspects of the school that could be better, like teachers actually teaching what they should, but other than that it's alright.
5.0 Senior
8/22/2024
I would like to see more help preparing for life after high school. Our counselors that are supposed to help guide us are overwhelmed with their student load and there is so much left unanswered. I would also like a finance class, like how to balance a check book, or how to even write a check.
4.0 Senior
8/19/2024
Personally, I have been here for 4 years and I don't think it's bad at all. Sometimes, it can have its ups and downs though.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 15 Reviews
1.0 other
4/15/2026
The school is great. They railroaded my BLACK child. Was her first time getting in trouble all she was doing was defending herself arrested her. Didn’t know she was at the jail until almost 2hrs later when received private call from jail which i usually don’t answer. The school never called me to in...
4.0 other
3/21/2024
This school is pretty good. The staff is pretty chill and not as harsh as they used to be on the dress code. Teachers are really nice. The teachers care if your not doing well and try there best to help you! The staff are like hawks in the hallways. Watching our every move, and it’s kinda creepy. Th...
5.0 other
1/28/2023
SEHS prepared me for a successful graduation from UGA.
5.0 student
9/23/2021
I love this school the teachers are very welcoming and friendly. Most of them make you feel like you are right at home even if you are a new student. I was that new student once and in my first couple weeks it was hard to make friends because I didn't know anyone but everyone was really nice and one...

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South Effingham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Guyton, GA, in the Guyton neighborhood, and is served by the Effingham County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,900 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. South Effingham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $376,554. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Effingham Middle School, Marlow Elementary School, South Effingham Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Guyton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Effingham High School.

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