Best areas around Savannah (Richmond Hill, Port Wentworth: job transfer, school districts, live)

[asil2]

A few questions for anyone in the know. Due to job transfer relocating to the Savannah area. Looking at the outlying areas for affordability but most important is the school system. I can afford anything if the school is worth it. Someone give me opinions of the schools in Port Wentworth or Richmond Hill or any other areas.

Thanks

[912]

They stink. Don't move here.

Or.....

Have you browsed the HUNDREDS of existing threads that contain the answers to your question?

[Padgett2]

Are you talking about private vs. public schools? High school or kindergarten? Big athletic program? Great acedemics with strict admittance policy?

Also, how long a commute do you want? An hour spent on the road might be worth a lot less than the same hour with the children.

The school system in the Savannah area is being revamped a great deal. what was once a terrible school might have a specialty program that is just what you need. Also, school districts are movable. Where you live might be within walking distance last year, and this year , require an long bus ride. In the public school system the child is sent to the district assigned, then, if a specialty school is wanted, he/she is put on a list to be transferred.

[Newsboy]

The short answer to your question: Richmond Hill is more upscale and has better schools than Port Wentworth, which is more blue collar. Depending on where your job is located, either could be a good commute or lousy commute. You may also want to consider Effingham County, which is a little further out (beyond Port Wentworth) but also has good schools and plenty of housing options.