Claxton High School

471 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Claxton High School, located in the heart of Claxton, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Evans County. As part of the Evans County School District, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school’s curriculum is supported by a variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which foster a sense of community and school spirit.

The institution emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its student body. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside career-technical education, Claxton High School strives to meet the diverse needs of its students while preparing them to be productive citizens. With its central location on North Clark Street, the school remains a focal point of the local community, reflecting the values and educational priorities of the surrounding Evans County area.

471

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Claxton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	145
Black	158
Asian	2
Two or More	12

Black
158 (33.5%)
White
154 (32.7%)
Hispanic
145 (30.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evans County
Phone:	(912)739-5221
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 128

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 108