Claxton High School is a public high school located in Claxton, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Evans County School District. The current principal is Dr. Paul Mizell. Between 1975 and 1979, students at the school under the direction of B. G.
Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Claxton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Claxton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Claxton, GA, covering approximately 160 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge located 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Claxton High School's student population of 471 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We expect excellence…no exceptions, no excuses!
School Rankings
Claxton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claxton High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1894 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claxton High School's ranking?
Claxton High School is ranked #1894 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Claxton High School often compared to?
Claxton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Langston Chapel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Claxton High School?
The graduation rate of Claxton High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Claxton High School?
471 students attend Claxton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Claxton High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Claxton High School?
Claxton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Claxton High School offer ?
Claxton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claxton High School part of?
Claxton High School is part of Evans County School District.
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