- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130207000909
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Claxton · Resource Index
- 40
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Claxton High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 130207000909 · Claxton, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.7:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Claxton Elementary School (831 students)
Claxton High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Claxton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claxton Elemen
Claxton Elementary School
831 students
- This school
Claxton High School
471 students
- Claxton Middle
Claxton Middle School
385 students
- Second Chance 55
Second Chance
55 students
What this shows Claxton High School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claxton High School compares
Claxton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Evans County reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.