Effingham County High School
1589 Ga Highway 119 S, Springfield, GA 31329. 454 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 48% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 63.5% of graduates to college. Effingham County High School sends 53.3%, 10 points fewer than expected.
The path from Effingham County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 31.3%Georgia private college 3.1%Out-of-state college 6.6%Georgia technical college 12.3%Career credential, working 18.1%Working, not in college 18.7%Not found in Georgia records 9.9%Share of the 454 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: University of South Carolina Beaufort, Peru State College, University of Mississippi, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Butler Community College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia Southern University 66 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Savannah Technical College 32 47% $3,457 $38,126 — Ogeechee Technical College 22 34% $5,806 $38,242 $9,500 East Georgia State College 14 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 University of Georgia 9 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: South Effingham High School (11.1 mi, 52.4% to college) · New Hampstead High School (18.9 mi, 39.2% to college) · Southeast Bulloch High School (19.1 mi, 52.7% to college) · Groves High School (20.1 mi, 31.3% to college) · Bryan County High School (20.4 mi, 49.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Effingham County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Effingham County | Effingham County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53.3% | 52.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,043 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 41.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Effingham County High School graduates go to college?
- 53.3% of the Class of 2024 at Effingham County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Effingham County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Effingham County High School graduates are Georgia Southern University, Savannah Technical College and Ogeechee Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Effingham County High School?
- Effingham County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Effingham County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 21.9% of Effingham County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
