- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Second Chance grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+28.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130207004287 · Claxton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 27.5:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Claxton Elementary School (831 students)
Second Chance grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+28.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Second Chance 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
- Claxton Middle
Claxton Middle School
385 students
- This school 55
Second Chance
55 students
What this shows Second Chance reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Second Chance compares
Second Chance is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Evans County reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~55 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.