Effingham County High School

This school is going down the drain. Our AYP hasn't been met in a few years and its sad that our principle cares more about AYP than backing up his words. I know several people that have missed 25+ days due to skipping and being "sick" and he is still allowing them to graduate even though he told all the seniors he didn't care why if you missed alot of days you WILL NOT WALK. AYP is more important than quality education and many kids who take AP classes and Honors classes don't get any special recognition from the kids who take support classes slept through them and the teacher allowed them to make stuff up. It should be if you don' do it you fail no third and fourth chance to make it up. Is it necessarily the school? Some may say yes but I believe its the school,administration, teachers, and the BOE for making our school system as poor as it is.
--Submitted by a student

ECHS is a joke. There are good teachers here and there, but there are only a few. Coaches, football and baseball athletes, and popular rednecks are favorites with the administrators. The valedictorian or salutatorian of 2010 actually commented on this in his graduation speech along with the high attention to dress code rather than education. The counseling is 1.5/5 at best. Dual enrollment is rarely discussed though it is an excellent opportunity. Counselors also rarely get involved with their students on a personal level. Some parents will say this is a good school; that is only because the administrators act nice on the phone. Take it from a former student. If you are coming to Effingham, your best bet would be to go to SEHS.

Our child is new to the school this year. Yes, the dress code is strictly enforced. Much needed becasue some kids where their clothing below their waste and shirts untucked, posslibly concealin weapons. I agree w/strict dress code. The school and staff were very welcoming - We're not rednecks - stereotyping - a typical - we're giving the school & staff a chance. It's paid off so far.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is horrible. They care more about "illegal" dress code, than they do education. My son got a detention the second he walked into 1st period on the first day... What for? because his shirt was untucked. The school discriminates against people who are not "rednecks." Do not believe these reviews below me. Effingham county high school needs some serious help.
--Submitted by a parent

Our school has the greatest group of kids!! The teachers and staff are so wonderful and caring. Our parents are involved in their childrens' education and after school activities. We always have plenty of volunteers for fundraisers, chaperoning, etc. We have great school spirit!! Go Rebels!!
--Submitted by a parent

We care about our students. We talk with parents and are envolved with the stdents in the community as well as during school.
--Submitted by a teacher

I am the Attendance Office and I thing our Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators are the tops in the county. We are bless to Yancy Ford as our Principal and leader.

The teachers genuinely care for the students.
--Submitted by a parent

It is very family orientated. The staff works like a team when trying to help students exceed in their education.
--Submitted by a parent

It's awesome! Great administration!
--Submitted by a parent