For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,983 students in Springfield, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Springfield, GA are Springfield Elementary School and Effingham County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Springfield, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Old Dixie Hwy S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-3326
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-3326
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #22.
Effingham County High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1589 Ga Highway 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6404
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6404
Grades: 9-12
| 2,164 students
Springfield, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
434 Wallace Dr
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Effingham County Evening Education Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1589 Highway 119 South
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Springfield, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Springfield, GA include Springfield Elementary School and Effingham County High School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
2 public schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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