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#1756 of 2,268 schools in GA
Clay County Elementary
Elementary School · Clay County · Fort Gaines, GA
An elementary school in Fort Gaines, GA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
200 Hobbs Ln, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
- Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay County Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clay County Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,417
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$581/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay County Elementary is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay County Elementary
Clay County Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Gaines, GA, part of Clay County, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,756 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay County Elementary
What grades does Clay County Elementary serve?
Clay County Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clay County Elementary?
Clay County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay County Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay County Elementary rank in GA?
Clay County Elementary ranks #1,756 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Clay County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clay County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay County Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clay County Elementary a charter school?
No, Clay County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay County Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clay County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay County Elementary?
100.0% of students at Clay County Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (229) 768-2234
- Area population (ZIP 39851)
- 1,919
- Area median age
- 48.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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