Evans County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 4 public schools in Evans County School District, serving 1,922 students.
- Public schools in Evans County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
- The top ranked public schools in Evans County School District are Claxton High School, Claxton Middle School and Claxton Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 60% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Georgia public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Evans County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (912)739-3544 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (GA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,307 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,922 Students | 1,768,266 Students |
| # of Teachers | 115 Teachers | 114,216 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Evans County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 213 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (GA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 3,437 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 16 Students | 72,388 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 488 Students | 275,631 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 25% | 15% |
| # of Black Students | 658 Students | 648,924 Students |
| % Black Students | 34% | 37% |
| # of White Students | 713 Students | 701,410 Students |
| % White Students | 37% | 40% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,839 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 47 Students | 64,621 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 128 | 47,726 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 158 | 126,398 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 143 | 128,193 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 139 | 130,015 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 148 | 135,912 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 161 | 138,248 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 146 | 139,161 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 148 | 135,351 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 143 | 132,881 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 139 | 132,379 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 141 | 147,685 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 129 | 135,403 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 98 | 123,236 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 101 | 115,678 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,103 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,843 is less than the state average of $10,678. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (GA) |
| Total Revenue | $19 MM | $33 MM |
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| Spending | $17 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,103 | $10,714 |
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| Spending / Student | $8,843 | $10,678 |
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Evans County School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Claxton Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 23%
Rank: Bottom 50%6463 Us Highway 301
Claxton, GA 30417
(912)739-2714
Grades: PK-5 | 1,023 student
- Claxton High School Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Top 50%102 N Clark St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912)739-3993
Grades: 9-12 | 461 students
- Claxton Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 26%
Rank: Bottom 50%600 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912)739-3646
Grades: 6-8 | 425 students
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