Claxton High School

Claxton High School, a cozy high school in Claxton, Georgia, one of the schools within Evans County, serves 471 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,120 students per school, that is 58% below typical.

Evans County comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 1,742 students; Claxton High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Claxton High School lists that 34% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest comes out to 33% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.2:1, putting Claxton High School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Claxton High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 25.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 22.0%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Evans County shows median household earnings sit near $53,259, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. Claxton High School is one of 5 public schools in Evans County (combined enrollment of about 1,752 students).

Nearest neighbor: Claxton Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Claxton High School at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 25.4%.

Claxton High School operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Claxton High School has showed little movement, going from 461 students in 2018 to 471 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share expanded from 24% to 31%.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.