For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,804 students in Evans County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 476 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Evans County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Evans County, GA are Claxton Elementary School, Claxton High School and Claxton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evans County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Evans County 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 Evans County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6463 Us Highway 301
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Claxton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hendrix St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3646
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3646
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Evans County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Church Street Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3544
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3544
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Evans County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Evans County, GA include Claxton Elementary School, Claxton High School and Claxton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Evans County?
5 public schools are located in Evans County.
What percentage of students in Evans County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Evans County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Evans County?
Evans County 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).
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