Claxton High School

Evans County
602 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
512 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.
512
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    198 (38.7 %)
  • Black
    162 (31.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    140 (27.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
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: 512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
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 9 161
Grade 10 134
Grade 11 109
Grade 12 108
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Second Chance
Evans County
46 Students
600 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417 (0.9 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th