For the 2026 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 48% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Middle School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Ebenezer Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Ebenezer Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-7757
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-7757
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Effingham County Middle School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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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