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Effingham County

Georgia · Public School District
13
Schools
14,047
Students
$13,167
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
39.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
90.5%
Graduation Rate
+4.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Effingham County is a public school district in Georgia serving 14,047 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,167 is near the national average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ebenezer Middle School06–08934
Effingham County Middle School06–081,064
South Effingham Middle School06–081,097
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Effingham County High School09–122,108
South Effingham High School09–121,888
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,167Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
34%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal
13.8%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (34%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
14,047
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.5% graduation rate — 4.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Effingham County?
Effingham County has 13 public schools, serving a total of 14,047 students.
What is the graduation rate for Effingham County?
The graduation rate is 90.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Effingham County spend per student?
Effingham County spends $13,167 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Effingham County?
40% of students in Effingham County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Effingham County?
No, Effingham County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Effingham County serve?
Effingham County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Effingham County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Effingham County is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.