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Claxton Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1164^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Claxton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Claxton, Georgia, which is part of the Evans County School District. Despite being a small school, Claxton Elementary has consistently underperformed academically compared to state and county averages, ranking in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade.

Claxton Elementary's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 9.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and a maximum of 25% proficiency in 5th-grade math, well below state averages. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. Additionally, Claxton Elementary's per-student spending is lower than nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio, while relatively low, does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Metter Elementary, Langston Chapel Elementary, and Bryan County Elementary generally outperform Claxton Elementary across the board, with higher academic proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The challenges faced by Claxton Elementary appear to be systemic within the Evans County School District, which is ranked 204 out of 206 districts in the state, suggesting the need for comprehensive interventions to address the educational needs of the community.

831

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,647

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6463 US Highway 301
Claxton, GA 30417

(912) 739-2714

District: Evans County

Students who attend Claxton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Claxton Middle School
High:	Claxton High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.0%

Hispanic:

26.5%

White:

25.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 28th percentile in 2015 → 6th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (16% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school16%

District avg16%

Georgia avg42%

1,164^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

204^th of 206Evans 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	10.9	1164 of 1238	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.2	1181 of 1248	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	10.8	1166 of 1242	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	14.1	1085 of 1244	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.9	945 of 1214	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.6	977 of 1234	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.1	894 of 1209	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.9	825 of 1205	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	33.5	822 of 1233	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.1	896 of 1240	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	36.8	916 of 1231	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.8	829 of 1225	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.6	679 of 1201	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.0	698 of 1212	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.8	730 of 1183	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.6	586 of 1133	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.1	721 of 1134	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.9	626 of 1125	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.0	701 of 1101	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics19%-26 vs state

Science18%-26 vs state

English Language Arts12%-28 vs state

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Claxton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6463 US Highway 301	Claxton	30417	Evans County	Evans County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 739-2714	831	72	11.5	100.0%	209 (25.2%)	332 (40.0%)	220 (26.5%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.6%)	10.9	1164^th of 1238 public elementary schools	6.0%		10.2	1181^st of 1248 public elementary schools	5.4%	17	9.9	7.8	16.7	17.4	13.9	25.0	18.3	$17,647	$1,695	$15,952
Nevils Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8438 Nevils Groveland Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8320	481	33	14.6	79.2%	357 (74.2%)	51 (10.6%)	41 (8.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	76.6	263^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	78.8%		80.1	229^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.7%	34	49.3	47.4	58.0	60.6	57.3	52.1	54.9	$14,720	$573	$14,147
North Tattnall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26189 Hwy 23	Collins	30421	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(912) 693-2455	831	68	12.2	100.0%	384 (46.2%)	182 (21.9%)	187 (22.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (8.8%)	28.5	864^th of 1238 public elementary schools	30.2%		23.5	954^th of 1248 public elementary schools	23.6%	90	22.3	22.9	31.7	31.4	29.7	23.8	39.7	$14,878	$1,572	$13,306
South Tattnall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Loves Chapel Road	Glennville	30427	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(912) 654-3931	831	72	11.6	100.0%	418 (50.3%)	166 (20.0%)	202 (24.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (5.1%)	35.6	744^th of 1238 public elementary schools	39.9%		36.1	755^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.5%	11	31.0	28.0	35.0	41.5	32.0	28.2	30.1	$14,832	$1,440	$13,392
Bryan County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Payne Dr	Pembroke	31321	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 626-5033	1,020	79	12.9	71.4%	645 (63.2%)	169 (16.6%)	106 (10.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	96 (9.4%)	65.7	381^st of 1238 public elementary schools	69.2%		72.9	309^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.2%	72	34.5	49.7	47.4	51.4	63.4	41.0	50.6	$14,175	$820	$13,355
Langston Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Langston Chapel Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8700	647	52	12.4	100.0%	103 (15.9%)	396 (61.2%)	108 (16.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.6%)	13.4	1123^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	9.3%		14	1118^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.4%	5	28.9	13.7	17.2	22.9	12.6	8.8	7.8	$16,280	$1,048	$15,232
Metter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33661 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5050	994	69	14.4	100.0%	450 (45.3%)	270 (27.2%)	217 (21.8%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.9%)	39.9	683^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	44.8%		40.3	689^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.8%	6	23.2	32.9	32.7	26.4	27.6	50.7	47.3	$15,224	$1,656	$13,568

Frequently Asked Questions about Claxton Elementary School

Is Claxton Elementary School a good school?

Claxton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Claxton Elementary School?

Students at Claxton Elementary School are 40% African American, 26% Hispanic, 25% White, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Claxton Elementary School in?

Evans County

What schools do graduates of Claxton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Claxton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Claxton Middle School
High : Claxton High School

How many students attend Claxton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 831 students attended Claxton Elementary School.

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