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Schools get high marks in CCRPI
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Effingham County schools got a four-star rating from the state Department of Education on how well they spend money, and 11 schools got four stars in the state’s school climate rating. The ratings were part of the district’s CCRPI — College and Career Ready Performance Index — and the financial efficiency rating is determined by the amount of per pupil spending and student achievement over a three-year period. “We are thrilled we got four stars for financial efficiency,” said Noralee Deason, information systems coordinator for Effingham schools.
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Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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