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Clay County Middle School

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Clay County Middle School ranks 348 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

348^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Clay County Middle School is a small public middle school in Fort Gaines, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with just 50 students. The school is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 142 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clay County Middle School faces significant challenges, with consistently low student performance on standardized tests. The school has scored below the state averages on the Milestones Assessment in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and its proficiency rates have shown a concerning trend of decline over the years. Compared to nearby schools like Calhoun County Middle School, Early County Middle School, and Randolph County Middle School, Clay County Middle School consistently underperforms.

Despite the low academic performance, Clay County Middle School has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $16,032 to $20,196 in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7 to 9.2 students per teacher, significantly lower than the nearby schools. However, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. Addressing the underlying issues contributing to the school's underperformance should be a priority for the district and school leadership.

Students ?

5.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$42,618

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851

(229) 768-2234

District: Clay County

Feeder schools for Clay County Middle School:

Elementary:

Clay County Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.8%

White:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 9th percentile in 2015 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 31 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (29% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Social Studies scores 32 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg29%

Georgia avg39%

348^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▲ up 32 pts since 2015

From bottom 9% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

142^nd of 206Clay County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	38.6	348 of 584	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.4	396 of 588	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	9.5	553 of 577	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.4	514 of 567	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.4	514 of 542	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.4	468 of 559	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.2	503 of 543	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	8.1	518 of 539	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	10.0	503 of 545	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	10.4	491 of 537	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	50.4	312 of 521	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.1	395 of 527	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.7	386 of 508	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	30.3	403 of 504	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	28.1	404 of 494	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	19.9	419 of 466	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.7	403 of 462	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	13.7	415 of 445	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	18.0	385 of 420	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science40%+11 vs state

Mathematics32%-10 vs state

English Language Arts29%-11 vs state

Social Studies7%-32 vs state

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Schools Near Clay County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clay County Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Hobbs Ln	Fort Gaines	39851	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 768-2234	48	8	5.7	100.0%	2 (4.2%)	46 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.6	348^th of 584 public middle schools	40.4%		32.4	396^th of 588 public middle schools	32.7%	48	36.8		20.0	31.6		33.3	40.0	6.7	$42,618	$7,867	$34,751
Randolph County Middle School	Public	6-8	3451 Ga Highway 266	Cuthbert	39840	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 732-2790	139	8	17.1	100.0%	4 (2.9%)	133 (95.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	26.8	426^th of 584 public middle schools	27.1%		20.4	474^th of 588 public middle schools	19.4%	48	19.0	34.7	7.7	28.6	38.8	12.8	12.8	15.4	$14,991	$1,829	$13,162
Early County Middle School	Public	7-8	12053 Columbia St	Blakely	39823	Early County	Early County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 723-3746	218	29	7.6	100.0%	33 (15.1%)	170 (78.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	15.4	513^th of 584 public middle schools	12.2%		16.4	506^th of 588 public middle schools	13.9%	7		19.1	18.5		9.6	26.9	13.0	5.6	$20,686	$2,187	$18,499
Calhoun County Middle School	Public	6-8	133 Cougar Lane	Edison	39846	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 545-7232	90	7	12.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	86 (95.6%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.6	508^th of 584 public middle schools	13.0%		11.5	552^nd of 588 public middle schools	6.1%	44	20.8	10.3	10.0	33.3	15.4	15.0	10.0	5.0	$22,910	$3,535	$19,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County Middle School

How many students attend Clay County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 48 students attended Clay County Middle School.

Is Clay County Middle School a good school?

Clay County Middle School ranks 348^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Clay County Middle School in?

Clay County

What is the racial makeup of Clay County Middle School?

Students at Clay County Middle School are 96% African American, 4% White.

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