For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,316 students in Claxton, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Claxton, GA are Claxton Elementary School, Claxton Middle School and Second Chance. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claxton, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Claxton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Claxton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6463 Us Highway 301
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Claxton Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hendrix St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3646
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3646
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
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%
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
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Claxton, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Claxton, GA include Claxton Elementary School, Claxton Middle School and Second Chance.
How many public elementary schools are located in Claxton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Claxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Claxton?
Claxton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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