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2 schools in Fort Gaines

Georgia · Public K-12

Fort Gaines, Georgia operates 2 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 191 students (around 96 per campus).

7-year change in Fort Gaines

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
191
-49 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 2%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
96%
was 95%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Clay County ElementaryElementaryPK-05143
Clay County Middle SchoolMiddle06-0848

About Fort Gaines

Public education in Fort Gaines, Georgia runs across 2 schools that enrolls roughly 191 students. By footprint, Fort Gaines sits in the thinly populated bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 96, below the state mean of about 748.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 191 students, declined 20% from the 240 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Fort Gaines discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Fort Gaines, Georgia?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Fort Gaines, with a combined enrollment of about 191.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Fort Gaines?
Fort Gaines has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Fort Gaines?
Clay County Elementary is the largest public school in Fort Gaines by enrollment, with approximately 143 students.
What school districts serve Fort Gaines?
Fort Gaines public schools are operated by Clay County.
What grade levels do public schools in Fort Gaines cover?
Public schools in Fort Gaines serve students from pre-K through grade 8.