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Sand Hill Elementary School

199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 891 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sand Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 891 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sand Hill Elementary School's student population of 891 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
891 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sand Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Hill Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#602 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sand Hill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sand Hill Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sand Hill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Sand Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Hill Elementary School is ranked #602 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sand Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sand Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marlow Elementary School, Rincon Elementary School, South Effingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?
891 students attend Sand Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sand Hill Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sand Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sand Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sand Hill Elementary School part of?
Sand Hill Elementary School is part of Effingham County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 891 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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