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
2,316 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.
Overall District Rank
#214 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,100
$14,333
Spending / Student
$25,323
$13,458
Best Clay County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clay County Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
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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