Evans County School District

613 West Main Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Evans County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,742 students in Evans County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Evans County School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,742 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Evans County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#211 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
39%
17%
40%
19%
40%
87%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
27%
20%
% Black
38%
36%
% White
28%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,479 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,424 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,479
$14,327
Spending / Student
$20,424
$13,452

Best Evans County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claxton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6463 Us Highway 301
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Claxton Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Hendrix St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3646
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Second Chance
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
102 North Clark Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Evans County School District?
Evans County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,742 students.
What is the rank of Evans County School District?
Evans County School District is ranked #209 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Evans County School District?
38% of Evans County School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Evans County School District?
Evans County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Evans County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,424 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,742 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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