South Effingham Middle School

Effingham County
1200 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
1,161 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Effingham Middle School (SEMS), located in Guyton, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Effingham County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a strong work ethic as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive approach to middle-level education, offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, South Effingham Middle School promotes a vibrant campus culture, providing students with access to a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various clubs, all designed to engage students in their school community and prepare them for future success.
1,161
Total Students
84.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    733 (63.1%)
  • Hispanic
    173 (14.9%)
  • Black
    150 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    63 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    40 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Effingham County
Phone: (912)728-7500
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 84.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 385
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 100

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 390
Grade 7 402
Grade 8 369
Gender Ratio
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