For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,167 students in Effingham County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Effingham County, GA are South Effingham Middle School, Ebenezer Middle School and Effingham County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Effingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7500
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #22.
Ebenezer Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Ebenezer Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-7757
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-7757
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: #33.
Effingham County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1659 Ga Highway 119 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-7001
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-7001
Grades: 6-8
| 1,063 students
Effingham County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
434 Wallace Dr
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Effingham County Evening Education Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1589 Highway 119 South
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2890 Ga Hwy 21 South
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-2880
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-2880
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Marlow Learning Center Facility (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4752 Ga Hwy 17 South
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Effingham County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Effingham County, GA include South Effingham Middle School, Ebenezer Middle School and Effingham County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Effingham County?
3 public middle schools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Effingham County include: Ebenezer Middle School vs. South Effingham Middle School, South Effingham Middle School vs. Ebenezer Middle School, Effingham County Middle School vs. South Effingham Middle School
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