Public schools in Guyton, GA
7 open public schools with an address in Guyton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,431
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Guyton public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Guyton, GA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,431 students, an average of 1,062 per school. The largest campus is South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and the largest elementary school is Sand Hill Elementary School (881).
Every listed school belongs to Effingham County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 47% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Guyton
Elementary schools in Guyton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyton Elementary School Effingham County | PK–05 | 800 | 13.6:1 | |
| Marlow Elementary School Effingham County | PK–05 | 670 | 11.3:1 | |
| Sand Hill Elementary School Effingham County | PK–05 | 881 | 12.8:1 | |
| South Effingham Elementary School Effingham County | PK–05 | 863 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Guyton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County Middle School Effingham County | 06–08 | 1,150 | 13.9:1 | |
| South Effingham Middle School Effingham County | 06–08 | 1,161 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Guyton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Effingham High School Effingham County | 09–12 | 1,906 | 16:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black14.5%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Guyton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,431 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Guyton
How many public schools are in Guyton, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Guyton: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,431 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Guyton?
All listed public schools with an address in Guyton belong to Effingham County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Guyton?
South Effingham High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Guyton, with 1,906 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Guyton?
No school with an address in Guyton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Guyton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Guyton public schools is 13.6:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Guyton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities