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#1552 of 2,268 schools in GA
Clay County Middle School
Middle School · Clay County · Fort Gaines, GA
A middle school in Fort Gaines, GA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Hobbs Ln, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
- Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay County Middle School score 24% 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 15 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Middle School 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
- #1 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 Middle School is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay County Middle School
Clay County Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Gaines, GA, part of Clay County, serving approximately 50 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,552 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay County Middle School
What grades does Clay County Middle School serve?
Clay County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clay County Middle School?
Clay County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay County Middle School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay County Middle School rank in GA?
Clay County Middle School ranks #1,552 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Clay County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay County Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clay County Middle School a charter school?
No, Clay County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clay County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Clay County Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- 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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