For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 553 students in 30417, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 30417, GA are Claxton High School and Second Chance. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 30417 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 30417, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 30417 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Claxton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30417, GA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claxton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Second Chance
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
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
Alternative School
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
30417, 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
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 30417, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 30417, GA include Claxton High School and Second Chance.
How many public high schools are located in 30417?
3 public high schools are located in 30417.
What is the racial composition of students in 30417?
30417 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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