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#2061 of 2,268 schools in GA
Second Chance
High School · Evans County · Claxton, GA
An Evans County high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 Hendrix Street, Claxton, GA 30417
- Math 0% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs GA 42% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Second Chance score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 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
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Second Chance 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Claxton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,239
Median home value
$142,800
Median rent
$715/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claxton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Claxton Regional Youth Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 2.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Pinewood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 443 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Evans County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Second Chance is listed in Evans County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Second Chance
Second Chance is a public high school in Claxton, GA, part of Evans County, serving approximately 59 students in grades 6th-12th with a 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,061 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Second Chance
What grades does Second Chance serve?
Second Chance serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Second Chance?
Second Chance has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Chance?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Chance is 29.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Second Chance rank in GA?
Second Chance ranks #2,061 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Second Chance's MySchoolScout rating?
Second Chance has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Second Chance?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Second Chance has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Second Chance a charter school?
No, Second Chance is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Second Chance a Title I school?
No, Second Chance is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Second Chance?
100.0% of students at Second Chance 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Evans County
- Phone
- (912) 739-3993
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 30417)
- 11,167
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 30417; 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, 2018-2024, multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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