For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,311 students in Guyton, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Guyton, GA are South Effingham Middle School and Effingham County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guyton, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Guyton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Guyton, GA (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.
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 Guyton, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Guyton, GA include South Effingham Middle School and Effingham County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Guyton?
2 public middle schools are located in Guyton.
What is the racial composition of students in Guyton?
Guyton public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% 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 Guyton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Guyton include: Effingham County Middle School vs. South Effingham Middle School, South Effingham Middle School vs. Effingham County Middle School
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