Best Claxton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,804 students in Claxton, GA.

The top-ranked public schools in Claxton, GA are Claxton High School, Claxton Elementary School and Claxton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Claxton, GA public schools have an score of 11% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Claxton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Claxton, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Claxton High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
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602 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221

Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Claxton Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
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6463 Us Highway 301
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714

Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #33.

Claxton Middle School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
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600 Hendrix St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3646

Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #44.

Second Chance

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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600 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993

Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: n/an/a

Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center

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3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807

Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Claxton, Georgia

Claxton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888

Church Street Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3544

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Claxton, GA?

The top-ranked public schools in Claxton, GA include Claxton High School, Claxton Elementary School and Claxton Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Claxton?

5 public schools are located in Claxton.

What is the racial composition of students in Claxton?

Claxton public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).