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2 schools in Effingham

South Carolina · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Effingham runs across 2 schools, enrolling approximately 991 students, averaging 496 per school.

4-year change in Effingham

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
991
-202 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
991
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dewey-Carter ElementaryElementaryPK-05606
Savannah Grove ElementaryElementaryKG-05385

About Effingham

Effingham is a small South Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 991 students total.

Per-school enrollment runs near 496, noticeably below the state mean of about 646.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 17%: 1,193 students in SY 2020-21 versus 991 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Effingham discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Effingham?
Effingham, South Carolina has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 991 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Effingham?
Effingham has 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest public school in Effingham?
Dewey-Carter Elementary is the largest public school in Effingham by enrollment, with approximately 606 students.
What school districts serve Effingham?
Effingham public schools are operated by Florence 01.
What grade levels do public schools in Effingham cover?
Public schools in Effingham serve students from pre-K through grade 5.