Clay County School District

111 Commerce St.
Fort Gaines, GA 31751
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Clay County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 201 students in Clay County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Clay County School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
201 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Clay County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#214 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Clay County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clay County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clay County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
18%
# Black Students
198 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
99%
36%
# White Students
n/a
643,632 Students
% White Students
n/a
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
20
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
27
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,100 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,323 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Clay County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Clay County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,100
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Clay County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,323
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Clay County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clay County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clay County Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clay County Middle School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clay County School District?
Clay County School District manages 2 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District is ranked #205 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County School District?
99% of Clay County School District students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Clay County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,323 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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