Enrollment
471
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Claxton, GA
Claxton High School
Federal NCES profile for Claxton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130207000909
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claxton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Claxton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Claxton High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Claxton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claxton High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claxton High School
Claxton High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Claxton, Georgia, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (33%) (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 471 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Evans County also operates Claxton Elementary School (831 students) and Claxton Middle School (385 students) alongside Claxton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Claxton High School compares
Claxton High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,593
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 33.5%
White 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Claxton High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evans County, which includes Claxton High School.
$14,593
Per student
+5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 52.6%
Federal 22.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Claxton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claxton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claxton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Second Chance | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claxton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Claxton High School
How many students attend Claxton High School?
Claxton High School has 471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Claxton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claxton High School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claxton High School?
96.9% of students at Claxton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claxton High School?
The largest demographic group at Claxton High School is African American at 33.5% of enrollment, in Claxton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claxton High School?
Claxton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Claxton High School rank among public schools in Claxton?
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Claxton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Claxton on the city page.
Is Claxton High School a good school?
Claxton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Evans County?
Besides Claxton High School, Evans County also operates Claxton Elementary School (831 students), Claxton Middle School (385 students), and Second Chance (55 students). See the Evans County district page for the complete list.
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