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7.8 avg / 10

Clay County School District

School District · Fort Gaines, Georgia

Students: 205
Teachers (FTE): 25

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$31,625

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.2:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#15 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$31,625

+$17,497 vs Georgia median

District size

205 students

Smaller than Georgia median

About Clay County

Clay County is a Fort Gaines, Georgia school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 205 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. The district invests $31,625 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Clay County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Clay County Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Clay County students show an average math proficiency of 14.5% and ELA proficiency of 22.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Clay County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 14.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 22.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Clay County with test data.

Schools in Clay County

2 schools

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Fort Gaines
Total Enrollment
205
Teachers (FTE)
25
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clay County?

Clay County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Clay County?

The average composite rating for Clay County is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Clay County?

Clay County spends $31,625 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Clay County is 8.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Clay County?

Clay County Elementary is the highest-rated school in Clay County with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Clay County?

Across schools in Clay County with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
14.5%
ELA Proficiency
22.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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