Enrollment
55
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Claxton, GA
Second Chance
Federal NCES profile for Second Chance, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130207004287
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Second Chance earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Claxton · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Second Chance has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Second Chance ranks #3 of 3 schools in Claxton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Second Chance compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Second Chance
Second Chance is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Claxton, Georgia, enrolling 55 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 91% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Georgia schools, with 55 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (24%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.3% 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: 14 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 55 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Claxton's public schools, it stands alongside Claxton Elementary School (831 students): Second Chance is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.5:1 vs 11.4:1).
Evans County also operates Claxton Elementary School (831 students) and Claxton High School (471 students) alongside Second Chance.
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 Second Chance compares
Second Chance on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 91% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
67.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 45.5%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Second Chance is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evans County, which includes Second Chance.
$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 Second Chance 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claxton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Second Chance'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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Claxton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~55 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Second Chance
How many students attend Second Chance?
Second Chance has 55 students enrolled. It is a public school in Claxton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Chance?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Chance is 27.5:1, which is 91% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Second Chance?
97.8% of students at Second Chance are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Second Chance?
The largest demographic group at Second Chance is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Claxton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Second Chance?
Second Chance has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Second Chance rank among schools in Claxton?
By Resource Investment Index, Second Chance ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Claxton on the city page.
Is Second Chance a good school?
Second Chance earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Second Chance, Evans County also operates Claxton Elementary School (831 students), Claxton High School (471 students), and Claxton Middle School (385 students). See the Evans County district page for the complete list.
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