Clay County School District
School District · Fort Gaines, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,625
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,625
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Evaluating Clay County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clay County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clay County Middle School
Fort Gaines · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clay County Elementary
Fort Gaines · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#153 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,625
+$17,497 vs Georgia median
District size
205 students
Smaller than Georgia median
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Clay County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Clay County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay County Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Clay County Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.0/10, Clay County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clay County Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Clay County students show an average math proficiency of 34.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Clay County with test data.
Schools in Clay County
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
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 5.0/10. 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 Middle School is the highest-rated school in Clay County with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Clay County?
Across schools in Clay County with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.2%
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Compare Clay County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
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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