Effingham County High School

Effingham County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1589 GA Highway 119 S,  Springfield, GA
Effingham County Schools
3.6
2.4
2,164 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
William Hughes Jr.
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
46.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
413:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
61.7%
Black
22.9%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 503 Students
University of Georgia 351 Students
Georgia State University 206 Students
Kennesaw State University 159 Students
Mercer University 153 Students
Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus 139 Students
Columbus State University 112 Students
Emory University 111 Students
Valdosta State University 107 Students
Augusta University 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 109 Students
Biology 103 Students
Business 87 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students
Engineering 34 Students
Education 34 Students
Veterinary Sciences 33 Students
Computer Science 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 365 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/1/2025
My experience in high school was a little different than everybody else's and I think that's what makes high school unique. Everybody has there own story everybody has there own life, that's what makes a difference. My highschool years I had many ups and down but most important I met some of the best people that helped me through it all during highschool that was there for me when I needed it and those people were my teachers. I don't know what I would have done without them they were more than your average teacher they cared about their students they showed me the potential of what I could become and still can become. I would love to see more change in our food system and the lack of communication between schools in our county. A lot of people say it's the kids you met in high school that made the experience, but for me, it was the teachers, and I'm so grateful.
2.0 Senior
12/1/2024
The school is overcrowded. The staff is very rude for no reason. They are always mad and act like they hate their job.
4.0 Senior
11/5/2024
My experience at Effingham County High School is fairly limited since I go to STEM, but I'm a part of multiple extracurriculars at ECHS. I like the clubs and teams I'm in, and I think that the teachers who lead those activities do a very good job. It's clear that they like what they do, and it makes the clubs enjoyable for me, too. If there was anything I could change, I would make there be less fights at the school. I've witnessed very few since I'm at STEM for most of the day, but I hear about them a lot, and it causes my dad to worry about me. At one point, he almost took me out of a club I'm in because he was concerned about me.
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2.4 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/23/2025
The school has gone completely downhill administration has changed that did not do anything but make it worse. They are too worried about things that shouldn’t matter instead of children’s education and safety. instead of being more concerned about the violent fights ,we are fighting over the color...
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4.0 student
9/23/2025
This place is way easier to handle than in ECCA
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2.0 parent
3/10/2024
I don’t recommend this school for the simple fact that they had a case against them for racism. I don’t want my child to be in a environment that doesn’t want her there. I had recently moved to florida not to long ago so my daughter can feel a little more comfortable and welcomed. She always complai...
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1.0 parent
1/12/2024
As someone who grew up in this county I'm sad to see how bad this school is now. My kid goes there now and we are only looking forward to the day they get out. Some of the teachers are really good, but the administration is more focused on dress codes that make no difference to education they have n...
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Effingham County High School

Effingham County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, GA, in the Springfield neighborhood, and is served by the Effingham County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,164 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Effingham County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $328,390. Discover additional schools in the area, like Effingham County Middle School, Guyton Elementary School, Springfield Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Effingham County High School.

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