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Best Guyton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,414 students in Guyton, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Guyton, GA are South Effingham Elementary School, South Effingham Middle School and Marlow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guyton, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Guyton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Guyton, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
South Effingham Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,112 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
South Effingham High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1220 Noel C Conaway Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,900 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Guyton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
719 Central Blvd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Effingham County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1659 Ga Highway 119 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-7001
Gr: 6-8 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Guyton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marlow Learning Center Facility (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4752 Ga Hwy 17 South
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Guyton, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Guyton, GA include South Effingham Elementary School, South Effingham Middle School and Marlow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Guyton?
7 public schools are located in Guyton.
What is the racial composition of students in Guyton?
Guyton public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Guyton are often viewed compared to one another?

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