Clay County Middle School

Clay County
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
62 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clay County Middle School, located at 200 Hobbs Lane in Fort Gaines, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution for students in the Clay County School District. As a small, rural school, it focuses on providing a foundational middle-grades curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school operates under the mission of the Clay County School System, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local community.

In addition to its standard academic programming, the school serves as a central hub for the youth of Fort Gaines, facilitating student engagement through various classroom initiatives and school-wide activities. By leveraging its position within the district, Clay County Middle School strives to bridge the gap between elementary and secondary education, working to ensure that students meet state standards while developing the necessary social and study skills for future academic success. For more information on current school policies, calendars, or specific academic programs, families can visit their official website at [www.clay.k12.ga.us](http://www.clay.k12.ga.us).
62
Total Students
6.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    60 (96.8 %)
  • White
    1 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.6 %)
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: Clay County
Phone: (229)768-2234
Website: http://www.clay.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
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 18
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 30
Gender Ratio