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Randolph Clay High School

Q: Is Randolph Clay High School a good school?

Randolph Clay High School ranks 321 st of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

321^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 30% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Randolph Clay High School in Cuthbert, GA, serves about 202 students in grades 9-12 within the Randolph County district, and it has made remarkable strides in recent years, climbing from the bottom 5% of Georgia high schools to the 30th percentile (320th out of 455) with a 2-star rating.

The most impressive turnaround is in student engagement. Chronic absenteeism has plummeted from 30.6% in 2021-2022 to just 8.1% in 2025-2026—far better than the state average of 17.7% and dramatically better than nearby Quitman County High School (10.2%) and Calhoun County High School (20.0%). This improvement likely fuels the school’s graduation rate, which hit 94.2% in 2024-2025, well above the state average of 87.2% and up from just 75.4% three years earlier. The school also earns its highest star rating (3 stars) for its African American student subgroup, ranking in the 52nd percentile statewide—a sign of strong, targeted support.

Academically, test scores remain below state averages—Algebra I proficiency is 30.2% vs. 48.1% statewide, Biology 27.3% vs. 47.2%, and U.S. History 29.1% vs. 38.5%—but the school outperforms both nearby high schools in most subjects. For example, Randolph Clay’s Algebra I and Biology scores far exceed Quitman County’s (10% and 11.1%) and Calhoun County’s (28.6% and 19.4%). The school also ranks higher overall than both neighbors. With per-student spending of $19,609 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3, the school is investing in its upward trajectory. While proficiency gaps remain, the consistent gains in attendance, graduation, and statewide ranking—all while serving a student body where 100% qualify for free or reduced lunch—paint a picture of a school that is steadily building momentum.

202

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,609

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3451 Ga Highway 266
Cuthbert, GA 39840

(229) 732-2101

District: Randolph County

Feeder schools for Randolph Clay High School:

Elementary:	Randolph County Elementary School
Middle:	Randolph County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

White:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 8th percentile in 2016 → 30th in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (29% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Biology scores 20 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school29%

District avg29%

Georgia avg45%

321^st of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 8% (2016) to bottom 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

136^th of 202Randolph 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
2026	25.4	321 of 457	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	15.0	389 of 451	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.7	376 of 454	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	10.8	414 of 448	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.4	388 of 431	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.7	333 of 410	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	6.5	415 of 438	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	7.0	410 of 428	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	7.4	402 of 420	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	11.1	390 of 426	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	14.1	386 of 435	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	12.5	394 of 425	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	14.3	394 of 425	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	22.0	340 of 396	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	33.5	317 of 402	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	13.5	356 of 384	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	18.3	336 of 372	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	21.4	324 of 370	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	15.6	326 of 358	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	15.0	312 of 335	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.2	180 of 377	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	26.2	298 of 391	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.6	262 of 382	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.2	336 of 384	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.7	307 of 372	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	32.8	261 of 431	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	14.8	386 of 438	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.1	364 of 435	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	8.1	415 of 433	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.4	393 of 430	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	20.5	341 of 436	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	15.8	377 of 442	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.0	363 of 436	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.9	385 of 436	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.0	377 of 427	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)52nd percentile+22 vs school

Female (2026)39th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)22nd percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I30%-18 vs state

United States History29%-9 vs state

Biology27%-20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Randolph Clay High School	Public	9-12	3451 Ga Highway 266	Cuthbert	39840	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 732-2101	202	13	15.3	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	194 (96.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	25.4	321^st of 457 public high schools	29.8%		15	389^th of 451 public high schools	13.7%	68	30.2	27.3	29.1	$19,609	$1,779	$17,830
Calhoun County High School	Public	9-12	133 Cougar Lane	Edison	39846	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 310-2082	146	12	11.8	89.0%	1 (0.7%)	140 (95.9%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.3	346^th of 457 public high schools	24.3%		15	387^th of 451 public high schools	14.2%	41	28.6	19.4	31.8	$19,988	$2,264	$17,724
Quitman County High School	Public	9-12	173 Kaigler Rd	Georgetown	39854	Quitman County	Quitman County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 334-4298	109	8	14.5	81.7%	12 (11.0%)	94 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	6.4	434^th of 457 public high schools	5.0%		9.4	418^th of 451 public high schools	7.3%	16		11.1	6.1	$18,172	$1,677	$16,495

Frequently Asked Questions about Randolph Clay High School

Is Randolph Clay High School a good school?

Randolph Clay High School ranks 321^st of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Randolph Clay High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 202 students attended Randolph Clay High School.

What schools feed into Randolph Clay High School?

Randolph Clay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Randolph County Elementary School
Middle : Randolph County Middle School

What district is Randolph Clay High School in?

Randolph County

What is the racial makeup of Randolph Clay High School?

Students at Randolph Clay High School are 96% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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