South Effingham High School
1220 Noel C Conaway Rd, Guyton, GA 31312. 423 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 52.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 39% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 66.4% of graduates to college. South Effingham High School sends 52.4%, 14 points fewer than expected.
The path from South Effingham
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32.6%Georgia private college 2.6%Out-of-state college 8.7%Georgia technical college 8.5%Career credential, working 14.4%Working, not in college 21.7%Not found in Georgia records 11.3%Share of the 423 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, University of South Carolina-Columbia, Methodist University, Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Western Governors University. (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 71 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Savannah Technical College 23 47% $3,457 $38,126 — University of Georgia 16 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Augusta University 13 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 Ogeechee Technical College 13 34% $5,806 $38,242 $9,500 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: New Hampstead High School (7.8 mi, 39.2% to college) · Effingham County High School (11.1 mi, 53.3% to college) · Groves High School (11.8 mi, 31.3% to college) · Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School (13.0 mi, 77.6% to college) · Beach High School (15.7 mi, 37.8% 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 | South Effingham | Effingham County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 52.4% | 52.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,077 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 52% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of South Effingham High School graduates go to college?
- 52.4% of the Class of 2024 at South Effingham High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do South Effingham High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most South Effingham High School graduates are Georgia Southern University, Savannah Technical College and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at South Effingham High School?
- South Effingham High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many South Effingham High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 25.9% of South Effingham High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
