A
Very Good
87/100

Effingham County Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1659 Ga Highway 119 S, Guyton, GA 31312
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 61st percentile in Georgia
Growth
A
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
1,063
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%61/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (+0 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (+4 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White48%52%reading -10 pts, math -6 pts46th percentile (list)
Black22%27%reading -9 pts, math +1 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading +9 pts, math +8 pts68th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%55%reading +1 pts, math +5 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income33%39%reading +1 pts, math +9 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1659 Ga Highway 119 S
City Guyton
ZIP Code 31312
District 1301980
NCES School ID 130198000888
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31312

Understanding the community around Effingham County Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $92,114
Per Capita Income $34,025
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $229,900
Median Rent $1,343
Owner-Occupied 84.9%
Renter-Occupied 15.1%
View full data for ZIP 31312 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Effingham County Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.3%
Black 21.6%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,063
Teachers (FTE) 81.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Effingham County Middle School?
Effingham County Middle School has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Effingham County Middle School?
Effingham County Middle School has 1,063 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Effingham County Middle School serve?
Effingham County Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Effingham County Middle School receive per student?
Effingham County Middle School receives $13,167 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Effingham County Middle School in 31312 ▼
Avg Home Value
$354,776
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,358
1-Year Change
-1.9%
% Renters
15.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026