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Clay County Elementary

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Clay County Elementary ranks 865 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

865^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Clay County Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Gaines, Georgia, serving 155 students in grades PK-5. 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 Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools, with its highest ranking being 832 out of 1,242 schools in 2022-2023. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 19.2% to 38.9%, compared to the state average of 34.9% to 43%. Compared to nearby schools like Randolph County Elementary, which had a higher percentage of students proficient or better in 3rd grade English Language Arts (38.5%), Clay County Elementary generally performs worse on the Milestones Assessment.

Clay County Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. The nearby schools, such as Calhoun County Elementary (81.12% free and reduced-price lunch) and Early County Elementary (100% free and reduced-price lunch), also serve economically disadvantaged communities. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $17,296 at Clay County Elementary, the school's academic performance has been consistently low, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and collaborative efforts with nearby schools to address the challenges faced by this community.

143

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,172

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851

(229) 768-2234

District: Clay County

Students who attend Clay County Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Clay County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.8%

White:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 21st percentile in 2014 → 30th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2014

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (28% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 18 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg28%

Georgia avg42%

865^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 26 pts since 2015

From bottom 4% (2015) to bottom 30% (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	28.5	865 of 1238	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.1	939 of 1248	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.2	832 of 1242	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	19.6	997 of 1244	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	8.7	1169 of 1234	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.7	1190 of 1209	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	8.6	1149 of 1205	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	11.8	1132 of 1233	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	9.2	1185 of 1240	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	30.3	974 of 1231	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.4	921 of 1225	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.6	881 of 1201	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	44.6	793 of 1212	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.8	780 of 1183	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	36.7	816 of 1133	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	21.1	982 of 1134	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	15.3	1022 of 1125	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	5.8	1072 of 1101	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science39%-5 vs state

Mathematics28%-18 vs state

English Language Arts26%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Clay County Elementary

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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)	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 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clay County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Hobbs Ln	Fort Gaines	39851	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 768-2234	143	16	8.9	100.0%	4 (2.8%)	137 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	28.5	865^th of 1238 public elementary schools	30.1%		24.1	939^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.8%	74	24.0	19.2	38.9			36.0	23.1	22.2			38.9	$32,172	$7,059	$25,114
Early County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd	Blakely	39823	Early County	Early County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 723-4101	758	69	11.0	100.0%	91 (12.0%)	623 (82.2%)	16 (2.1%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.4%)	17.5	1041^st of 1238 public elementary schools	15.9%		17.6	1049^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.9%	8	22.9	24.2	24.4	13.9		30.2	28.6	14.6	6.1		21.0	$15,945	$2,255	$13,691
Randolph County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 Highland Ave	Cuthbert	39840	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 732-3794	294	18	16.8	100.0%	5 (1.7%)	276 (93.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	35	753^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	39.2%		15.2	1097^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.1%	344	38.5	9.7	25.7			50.0	25.8	17.1			51.4	$20,867	$2,179	$18,688
Quitman County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	173 Kaigler Rd	Georgetown	39854	Quitman County	Quitman County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 334-4298	200	17	12.1	100.0%	37 (18.5%)	148 (74.0%)	4 (2.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	9.4	1194^th of 1238 public elementary schools	3.6%		7.9	1222^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	2.1%	28	0.0	9.5	10.0	8.0	20.0	8.0	19.0	10.0	20.0	20.0	25.0	$23,217	$5,060	$18,157
Calhoun County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Cougar Lane	Edison	39846	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 545-7232	207	20	10.5	100.0%	3 (1.4%)	189 (91.3%)	14 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	30.9	819^th of 1238 public elementary schools	33.8%		21	994^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.4%	175	20.0	31.0	23.1			16.0	34.5	23.1			57.7	$20,166	$3,302	$16,865

Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County Elementary

How many students attend Clay County Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 143 students attended Clay County Elementary.

What district is Clay County Elementary in?

Clay County

What schools do graduates of Clay County Elementary attend?

Students who attend Clay County Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clay County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Clay County Elementary?

Students at Clay County Elementary are 96% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Clay County Elementary a good school?

Clay County Elementary ranks 865^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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