CLAXTON HIGH SCHOOL
Claxton High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Evans County school district, located in Claxton, GA with about 461 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Claxton High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Claxton High School at (912) 739-3993 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
CLAXTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Claxton, GA with about 461 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Evans County
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 27.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 461 students
- White
- 37.3%
- Black or African American
- 34.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.