Best Public Schools in Zip Code 30417

The 30417 zip code area in Georgia is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 3 high schools (with 1 alternative school), and 0 alternative schools. Overall, the schools in this area perform poorly, with most schools scoring 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and having test scores significantly below state averages.

The Claxton Elementary School, Claxton Middle School, and Claxton High School all perform very poorly, with proficiency rates often in the single digits. The alternative school, Second Chance, also has extremely low test scores, though it maintains a relatively high 85.4% 4-year graduation rate. The Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center serves a very small student population, making it difficult to draw meaningful conclusions about its performance.

The schools in the 30417 zip code area serve high-poverty student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 66.19% at Claxton High School to 100% at Claxton Elementary School and Second Chance. Spending per student varies from $8,708 at Claxton High School to $14,787 at Second Chance. The overall picture suggests a need for significant interventions and support to help these schools and their students overcome the challenges they face.