For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,472 students in Guyton, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Guyton, GA are South Effingham Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and South Effingham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guyton, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guyton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Guyton, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 906 students
Rank: #22.
Marlow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
South Effingham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #44.
Sand Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Grades: PK-5
| 891 students
Rank: #55.
Guyton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
719 Central Blvd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #66.
Effingham County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Guyton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marlow Learning Center Facility (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4752 Ga Hwy 17 South
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Guyton, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Guyton, GA include South Effingham Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and South Effingham Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guyton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Guyton.
What is the racial composition of students in Guyton?
Guyton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Guyton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Guyton include: Effingham County Middle School vs. South Effingham Middle School, Sand Hill Elementary School vs. Marlow Elementary School, South Effingham Middle School vs. Effingham County Middle School
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