Claxton Middle School

Evans County
600 Hendrix St
Claxton, GA 30417
379 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Claxton Middle School, located at 600 Hendrix Street in Claxton, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Evans County School District. As a dedicated middle-level institution, the school focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, critical thinking, and character development.

Beyond the classroom, Claxton Middle School strives to engage its student body through various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and school-wide initiatives designed to build community and school spirit. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local Claxton community, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student success and personal growth. As part of the Evans County system, the school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide quality educational experiences for all children in the area.
379
Total Students
29.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    144 (38.0 %)
  • White
    116 (30.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    100 (26.4 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Evans County
Phone: (912)739-3646
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 385
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 6 125
Grade 7 130
Grade 8 124
Gender Ratio