Total enrollment
1,752
-177 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Claxton
Georgia · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Claxton comes to roughly 1,752 students across 5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Claxton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
28%
was 37%
% Hispanic
27%
was 25%
% Black
38%
was 34%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claxton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 831 |
| Claxton High School | High | 09-12 | 471 |
| Claxton Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 385 |
| Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center | High | 05-12 | 10 |
| Second Chance | High | 06-12 | 55 |
About Claxton
Across Claxton, Georgia, 5 public schools educates about 1,752 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
Schools in Claxton average about 350 students each, 53% noticeably below the Georgia norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 9%: 1,929 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,752 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 37% to 28%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Claxton discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.