- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Claxton Middle School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130207000911 · Claxton, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 13.3:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Claxton Elementary School (831 students)
Claxton Middle School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Claxton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claxton Elemen
Claxton Elementary School
831 students
- Claxton High S
Claxton High School
471 students
- This school
Claxton Middle School
385 students
- Second Chance 55
Second Chance
55 students
What this shows Claxton Middle School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claxton Middle School compares
Claxton Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Evans County reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~385 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.