Clay County Elementary

Clay County Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Gaines, GA, part of the Clay County. The school serves approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among GA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 14% proficiency in math, 28 points below the state average and 21% in reading/language arts, 21 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $45,417, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 155 students, Clay County Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, Clay County Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Clay County Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.