South Effingham High School
School Overview
South Effingham High School is a public school located in Guyton, Georgia. It is a school in Effingham County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 49% of students are proficient in Math learning and 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,500 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 89 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,500 students are attending South Effingham High School. By gender, there are 753 and 747 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
South Effingham High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 140 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Black | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 124 | 54 | 70 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 140 | 61 | 79 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 89 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for South Effingham High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 87.6% of teachers are certified. 86.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 89 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 78 | 87.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 11 | 12.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 6.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 6.7% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 375 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,172 Households |
| Population | 60,153 |
| Male | 29,954 |
| Female | 30,523 |
| Child Population | 20,122 |
| Total Housing Units | 22,745 Units |
| Average House Value | $163,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,023 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $66,822 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.11% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
South Effingham High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 396 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 290 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at South Effingham High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 396 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 74 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 383 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 290 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Effingham County
In Effingham County, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.