For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 568 students in Claxton, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Claxton, GA are Claxton High School and Second Chance. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claxton, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Claxton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Claxton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Claxton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Claxton, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claxton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Second Chance
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Claxton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Church Street Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3544
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3544
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Claxton, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Claxton, GA include Claxton High School and Second Chance.
How many public high schools are located in Claxton?
3 public high schools are located in Claxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Claxton?
Claxton public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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