Enrollment
385
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Claxton, GA
Claxton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Claxton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130207000911
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claxton Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Claxton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Claxton Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Claxton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claxton Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claxton Middle School
Claxton Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Claxton, Georgia, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 385 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 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% 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: 180 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 385 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Evans County also operates Claxton Elementary School (831 students) and Claxton High School (471 students) alongside Claxton Middle 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 Middle School compares
Claxton Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.6%
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 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 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 36.4%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Claxton Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evans County, which includes Claxton Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claxton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claxton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Second Chance | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claxton Middle 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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle 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 (~385 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Claxton Middle School
How many students attend Claxton Middle School?
Claxton Middle School has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Claxton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claxton Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claxton Middle School?
96.8% of students at Claxton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claxton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Claxton Middle School is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Claxton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claxton Middle School?
Claxton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Claxton Middle School rank among public schools in Claxton?
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Claxton Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Middle School, Evans County also operates Claxton Elementary School (831 students), Claxton High School (471 students), and Second Chance (55 students). See the Evans County district page for the complete list.
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