Clay County

Located at 111 Commerce St. in Fort Gaines, Georgia, the Clay County School District operates as a traditional, non-charter public school system nestled in a remote rural community in southwestern Georgia. Serving as a vital cornerstone of local education, the open district manages two active school facilities focused on early childhood and middle-grade education. Its instructional spectrum spans from Pre-Kindergarten through the 8th grade, delivering essential academic foundation and growth to young learners throughout their primary and early adolescent years before they transition to secondary education.

With a total enrollment of 191 students—comprising 101 male and 90 female learners—the district offers a highly personalized educational environment characterized by small class sizes across all grade levels. To serve its diverse student body, Clay County maintains a strong staffing presence, employing nearly 49 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 10 instructional aides and over 78 dedicated support staff members, bringing total district personnel to more than 137 full-time equivalent roles. This exceptionally low student-to-staff ratio provides researchers with a compelling model of resource-rich rural education and ensures parents that their children receive individualized academic and developmental support. For more information, the district administration can be reached directly at (229) 768-2232.