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Clay County

Georgia · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Clay County totals about 191 students across 2 schools, an average of 96 per campus. Clay County Public Schools is the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 middle schools.

7-year change in Clay County

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
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
191
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,147
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
143 students
Middle
1
48 students
High
0
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clay County Public Schools
191 students · 1 district in Clay County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clay County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
37%
Hispanic
0%
Black
61%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
3%
Hispanic
0%
Black
96%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
45
19.7% under 18

Test scores in Clay County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Clay County Middle School· 30.4%
  2. Clay County Elementary· 26.1%

See all 2 schools in Clay County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Clay County ElementaryFort GainesElementaryPK-05143·
Clay County Middle SchoolFort GainesMiddle06-0848·

Cities in Clay County

Fort Gaines2 schools

About Clay County

Clay County is a thinly populated Georgia county of about 2,850 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 191 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $49,147 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 22% lower than the Georgia median.

In terms of grade levels, Clay County spans 1 elementary school (143 students), and 1 middle school (48).

The largest single district in Clay County is Clay County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 191 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 191 students, decreased 20% from the 240 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Clay County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Clay County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Clay County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 191.
How many middle schools are in Clay County?
Clay County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 48 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clay County?
Clay County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 143 students.
What is the largest school district in Clay County?
Clay County Public Schools is the largest school district in Clay County, serving approximately 191 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Clay County?
Clay County, Georgia has a population of approximately 2,850, with a median age of 45. About 19.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clay County?
Median household income in Clay County is $49,147, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 17.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clay County?
Approximately 23.4% of adults 25 and older in Clay County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clay County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Clay County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County schools?
Across Clay County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Clay County?
Clay County residents are approximately 37% White, 61% Black, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data