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#661 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 29% in state

Randolph Clay High School

High School · Randolph County · Cuthbert, GA

A Randolph County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3451 Ga Highway 266, Cuthbert, GA 39840

  • Math 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.5 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$22,226
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Randolph Clay High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

87.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Randolph Clay High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$22,090

Median home value

$89,800

Median rent

$492/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

44%

Poverty rate

26.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Randolph County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$22,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Randolph Clay High School is listed in Randolph County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Randolph Clay High School

Randolph Clay High School is a public high school in Cuthbert, GA, part of Randolph County, serving approximately 237 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #661 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Randolph Clay High School

What grades does Randolph Clay High School serve?

Randolph Clay High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Randolph Clay High School?

Randolph Clay High School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Clay High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Randolph Clay High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Randolph Clay High School rank in GA?

Randolph Clay High School ranks #661 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Randolph Clay High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Randolph Clay High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Randolph Clay High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Randolph Clay High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Randolph Clay High School a charter school?

No, Randolph Clay High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Randolph Clay High School a Title I school?

No, Randolph Clay High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Randolph Clay High School?

87.8% of students at Randolph Clay High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 39840)
4,576
Area median age
36
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 39840; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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