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Students post top marks on end of course tests
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Effingham County high schools’ state end of course test results place the school system among the highest performing in the region and the state. "So all in all," said Assistant Superintendent Greg Arnsdorff, "considering our standings against the state, our ranking as a school district and our comparisons to our (Regional Educational Service Agency), I think you can be proud of the accomplishments of our high schools and the focus that they’ve given on the state end of course tests and I think you’ll continue to see us trying to edge those numbers upward." Among the 18 neighboring districts in the 1st District Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), Effingham was in the top three in all of the eight tested content areas and first in ninth grade literature, American literature, U.S. history and physical science.
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Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
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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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